self explainitory
2007-08-04 17:21:48 · 3 answers · asked by Andy Terror 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The only food-related thing you'll find barium in is certain glazes for pottery. It is possible a small amount of barium could come out of the glaze and into food placed in the pot/cup/whatever.
2007-08-04 17:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barium is a poison, because it can mimic potassium in the body, but since it isn't, it damages or poisons the body. There is no foods that have a high concentration of barium. Barium is used for X-ray because barium can absorb x-rays, so the intestines and digestive tract can be seen more easily. Actually it is barium sulfate, a very insoluble compound of barium, that is used. Barium sulfate does not dissolve in stomach acid. Hope this helps.
2007-08-04 17:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by John A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your body does not need barium in any way
There may be very, very small amounts in Brazil nuts, cereals grown in barium- rich soil.
2007-08-04 17:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by michael971 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋