Author(s)

Henry Jiaheng Lyu

Affiliation(s)

San Marino High School, 1370 Westhaven Road, San Marino, CA 91108, USA.

Corresponding Author

Henry Jiaheng Lyu

ABSTRACT

Organic fertilizers are derived from natural raw materials from plants and animals and contain a variety of nutrients that are essential for food production, such as potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. These fertilizers are environmentally friendly, easy to use, and can improve soil structure, soil fertility and water retention capacity. Organic fertilizers produced using organic waste and natural materials can improve the nutritional value of crops, thereby improving human health outcomes and dietary intake. Organic fertilizers can also increase the mineral content in crops, such as the vitamin C content in tomatoes can be increased by 50% after using organic fertilizers. In addition, organic fertilizers promote symbiotic relationships between plants and microorganisms, increase microbial diversity in the soil, and improve the absorption of nutrients and water by crops. The use of organic fertilizers also helps reduce environmental pollution, promote carbon sequestration, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Nutrients in organic foods, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron, are essential for maintaining human health and help prevent a variety of chronic diseases. The use of organic fertilizers reduces exposure to toxic chemicals in the food chain, thereby reducing the risk of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

KEYWORDS

Organic fertilizer; Environment; Soil; Health

CITE THIS PAPER

Henry Jiaheng Lyu. Impact of organic fertilizers on nutrition and health outcomes. Frontiers in Environmental Research. 2024, 2(2): 75-78. DOI: 10.61784/fer3007.

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