When speaking about digestive enzyme formulas, no. As active protein molecules, the enzymes do not accumulate in the body. They impart enzymatic activity that lasts anywhere from one to four hours and then they are eliminated from the body or the proteins are broken down and the amino acids are used for other purposes. As with any herbal or nutritional supplement, evaluation of amounts and over consumption should be determined on an individual basis. [back to top]

The enzymes that Iogen produces are non-toxic and biodegradable. Handling and spill containment instructions are available from Iogen. See similar questions...

All varieties of purple loosestrife are harmful to the environment. This includes wild loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and garden cultivars such as Morden Pink, Morden Gleam and Dropmore Purple. Fringed loosestrife and tufted loosestrife are from a different family known by the scientific name Lysimachia and are both noninvasive, native species. See similar questions...

Yes. When it is used in engines and transmissions, oil picks up harmful contaminants, which can be hazardous to the environment and poisonous to aquatic plants and animals. See similar questions...

No. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted an extensive eight-year study where it determined that the benefits of pressure-treated wood products outweighed any potential risks. Responsible questions by concerned individuals, government officials, and legitimate scientists have resulted in ongoing research programs and study of treated wood products. These studies have produced-and continue to produce-data that support the safety of these products. No. See similar questions...

SmartBlock is highly beneficial to the environment. By incorporating both the means of construction and insulation, building with SmartBlock eliminates most waste. And because all SmartBlock structures are insulated, energy use in finished structures is reduced substantially. Finally, the manufacturing process is neither harmful to the environment nor to the people who make SmartBlock - CFC's, HCFC's or other toxic substances are not used in its manufacture. See similar questions...

Improper disposal of cell phones is a serious threat to our environment. Every cell phone contains no less that 8 hazardous materials including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc. Disposing of these phones in a landfill allows these substances to leach into groundwater and soil. Burning them in an incinerator releases chemicals associated with reproductive complications, cancers, and developmental problems especially in children. See similar questions...

NO! Latex balloons are 100% natural latex, derived from rubber trees and they are bio-degradable. Foil balloons are also not harmful to the environment when used in a responsible manner. See similar questions...

All of the products used by Pro Pacific Bee Removal are EPA approved. All technicians are licensed applicators and are very mindful of the environment and your family during application. Products used are safe enough that you do not have to leave the house during application. See similar questions...

Effect on human health is one of the primary factors considered in regulation of pesticides. Pesticides that can be used for mosquito control have been registered for use by the EPA. When these products are used according to their label directions, they should not pose an unreasonable risk to human health. See similar questions...

No. Our Indian Flower Remedies are prepared without plucking or crushing flowers. Precautions are taken to minimise damage to the environment. See similar questions...

Derelict gear poses a threat to marine mammals, seabirds, shellfish and fish through "ghost fishing," where the gear traps and kills animals. This can attract other feeding animals to perpetrate the cycle. Derelict gear can continue such wasteful killing for decades. Derelict gear also obscures and damages productive habitat. See similar questions...

Chemical fertilizers wash off your lawn and garden during rainstorms and find their way into streams, rivers, and estuaries. Once in the waterways, chemical fertilizers promote algae blooms that rob the waters of oxygen, resulting in the demise of fish and other aquatic life. By using Spring Earth and reducing the chemical pollutant load on the environment, you do your part to help our fragile ecosystem continue to provide, nurture, and sustain life. See similar questions...

Enzymes are added to coagulate the milk in the cheese production process. We use microbial-based enzymes. See similar questions...

The Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) regulates enzymes. The FCC is published by the National Academy Press, which is funded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council. The FCC establishes the standards for food and food substances used in food processing. It is the only national standard for the evaluation of fungal enzymes. Not all enzyme manufacturers use FCC units and are not required to do so by law. See similar questions...

Enzymes are one of the most essential elements in our body. They are responsible for constructing, synthesizing, carrying, dispensing, delivering, and eliminating the many ingredients and chemicals our body uses in its daily business of living. Digestive enzymes break down the food we eat, releasing nutrients for energy production and cell growth and repair. [back to top] See similar questions...

The reason we are running out of enzymes is a LIFESTYLE PROBLEM. Research has shown that older people and people with chronic disease have fewer enzymes in their saliva, urine and tissues. Our poor dietary habits require excessive amounts of enzymes to digest our foods. Stress kills and damages cells, resulting in our enzyme-making machinery having to work overtime to help rebuild and replace them. See similar questions...

Enzymes are substances, which make life possible. They are proteins needed for every chemical reaction that occurs in the body, functioning as catalysts that either start chemical reactions or make them run faster. Without enzymes, no activity at all would take place. Vitamins, minerals and hormones could do no work - without enzymes. See similar questions...