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It is interesting that we are led to believe that organic vegetables are more nutritious then conventionally grown vegetables. A recent study by Dr. Susanne Bügel and colleagues from the Department of Human Nutrition, university of Copenhagen, shows there is no clear evidence that organic is more nutritious. The study looked at carrots, kale, peas, apples and potatoes, ingredients that are common and found in most households.

The study analyzes 3 different growing conditions:

• Growing vegetables on soil which had low input of minerals
  using animal manure and no pesticides.
• Growing vegetables applying a low input of nutrients using
  animal manure and pesticides, as much as allowed by
  regulation.
• Growing vegetables using a high input of nutrients through
  mineral fertilizers and pesticides as legally allowed.

All the crops were grown on the same or similar soil on adjacent fields at the same time, thus no variance of growing conditions. They were all harvested at the same time as well. (The organic was grown on established organic soil)

After harvest, the results showed no differences in the levels of major and trace elements for the three different methods of growing.

The three different groups of vegetables and fruits were were then fed to animals over a two year period of time. The intake and excretion of various minerals and trace elements were monitored. Again the results showed no difference in retention of the elements regardless of how grown.

Dr. Bügel’s conclusion, there is no systemic difference between organic and conventianal growing methods.

In the end, organic appears to be a lifestlye choice with no added benefit. Read the study here: Is Organic More Nutritious Study

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