Spectroscopic methods, such as laser fluorescence spectroscopy, can be used to determine the chemical binding form of metal ions to various inorganic and organic substances from Brazil nuts and the body's digestive juices. (IMAGE)

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

Spectroscopic methods, such as laser fluorescence spectroscopy, can be used to determine the chemical binding form of metal ions to various inorganic and organic substances from Brazil nuts and the body's digestive juices.

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Spectroscopic methods, such as laser fluorescence spectroscopy, can be used to determine the chemical binding form of metal ions to various inorganic and organic substances from Brazil nuts and the body's digestive juices.

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