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Risks of Hormone-filled Meats When buying hamburger or milk at the grocery store, do you ever consider the unlisted ingredients? Common hormones given to cows include trenbolone acetate, zeranol, 17 beta-estradiol, melengestrol acetate, and others. Because of these hormones, particularly the fact that 17 beta-estradiol is a "complete carcinogen," the European Union actually bans importation of American and Canadian beef. Hormones are used to increase milk and beef productivity, but FDA prohibits their use on calves, particularly in the production of veal. Due to differing metabolic processes, hormone-filled calves may not process hormones in the same way. As a result, those who eat veal may consume dangerous amounts of hormones. Unfortunately, up to 90 percent of calves in the veal industry have been illegally dosed with these hormones. To find where to buy hormone-free meats, you can search on www.eatwellguide.org. Enter your zip code, and it will show you the nearest place to buy "wholesome food from healthy animals."
"This is Your Beef on Drugs: The Health and Environmental Risks of Hormones in Meat"
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