63/100

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Herbal Teas (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids)

Low burden — Herbal Teas (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids) is a relatively low-burden choice.

Botanical infusions drunk daily from one source.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 63 places herbal teas (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. European food-safety surveys have found pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal and tea products, arriving as weed contamination during harvest rather than from the named plant. Rotating what you drink keeps any single contaminated source from becoming a daily habit.

Cleaner swap → Rotate varieties and brands rather than drinking one blend daily.
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Frequently asked questions

Is herbal teas (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) a toxic exposure?

Herbal Teas (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids) has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. European food-safety surveys have found pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal and tea products, arriving as weed contamination during harvest rather than from the named plant. Rotating what you drink keeps any single contaminated source from becoming a daily habit.

What is a safer alternative to herbal teas (pyrrolizidine alkaloids)?

A lower-exposure swap for herbal teas (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) is: Rotate varieties and brands rather than drinking one blend daily. European food-safety surveys have found pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal and tea products, arriving as weed contamination during harvest rather than from the named plant. Rotating what you drink keeps any single contaminated source from becoming a daily habit.

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