Bacteria in yogurt called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 can reduce the uptake of mercury by up to 36% and arsenic by up to 78% in humans.
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Yogurt containing probiotic bacteria successfully protected children and pregnant women against heavy metal exposure in a recent study. Canadian and Tanzanian researchers created and distributed a special yogurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteria and observed the outcomes against a control group.