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Wang Y, Cao D, Qin J, Zhao S, Lin J, Zhang X, Wang J, Zhu M. Deterministic and Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment of Toxic Metals in the Daily Diets of Residents in Industrial Regions of Northern Ningxia, China. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023:10.1007/s12011-022-03538-3. [PMID: 36622522 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03538-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This study was designed to investigate the toxic metal (aluminum (Al), arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn)) concentrations in drinking water and different foodstuffs meat (pork, beef, and mutton), cereals (rice, flour, corn, millet), beans (cowpeas, tofu), potatoes (potato, sweet potato), solanaceous fruits (pepper, eggplant, bitter gourd, cucumber), vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, spinach), and fruits (apples, watermelons, pears, grapes)) and then estimate the potential health risks of toxic metal consumption to local residents in industrial regions of northern Ningxia, China. As in drinking water, Cr in meat, Pb in cereals, Pb in beans, As and Pb in potatoes, Pb in solanaceous fruits, Cr and Ni in vegetables, and Ni and Pb in fruits were the most contaminated heavy metals in the corresponding food with over-standard rates of 16.7%, 12.5%, 5.1%, 60%, 50%, 50%, 38.2%, 44.4%, 44.4%, 31.8%, and 31.8%, respectively.The results of the deterministic assessment of health risks showed that the total noncarcinogenic risk value of dietary intake of toxic metals by the local population was 5.6106, indicating that toxic metals pose a high noncarcinogenic risk. The order of the non-carcinogenic risk is HIcereal (1.2104) > HIsolanaceous fruit (0.9134) > HIVegetables (0.8726) > HIFruit (0.8170) > HIMeat (0.7269) > HIDrinking water (0.6139) > HIBeans (0.2991) > HIPotatoes (0.1573). The total carcinogenic health risk from exposure to toxic metals through dietary intake was 9.98 × 10-4, indicating that the total cancer risk value of residents is beyond the acceptable range (10-4) under the current daily dietary exposure and implies a high risk of cancer. The order of the carcinogenic risk is RDrinking water (2.34 × 10-4) > RMeat (2.11 × 10-4) > Rsolanaceous fruit (1.89 × 10-4) > RFruit (1.88 × 10-4) > Rcereal (1.36 × 10-4) > RPotatoes (2.44 × 10-5) > RVegetables (1.51 × 10-5) > RBeans (0). The probabilistic assessment results showed that 98.83% of the population is exposed to severe noncarcinogenic risk and 87.02% is exposed to unacceptable carcinogenic risk. The sensitivity analysis showed that drinking water, local cereals, vegetables, and fruits were the major contributors to health risks. Our results indicated that the daily dietary exposure of residents in industrial regions of northern Ningxia poses a serious threat to human health, and it is suggested that relevant departments should strengthen monitoring and control of the current situation of toxic metal pollution in the environment and continue to pay attention and take measures to reduce the exposure of toxic metals in the diets of residents in this area.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
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Marquès M, Correig E, Capdevila E, Gargallo E, González N, Nadal M, Domingo JL. Essential and Non-essential Trace Elements in Milks and Plant-Based Drinks. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4524-4533. [PMID: 34792758 PMCID: PMC9439980 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03021-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Although milk and plant-based drinks are widely consumed foodstuffs with high nutritional value, their consumption may also mean intake of non-essential/toxic elements becoming a risk for human health. This study was aimed at determining the concentrations of essential (Ca, Co, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni and P) and non-essential/toxic (Hg, Pb, U and V) elements in milks (cow and goat), plant-based drinks (soy, almond, rice and oat) and infant formulas from organic and conventional production systems. Lactose-free, fresh and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milks were also included. Chemical analyses were performed by means of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The content of the elements hereby assessed did not depend on the production system and the presence of lactose. However, significant differences were found in the concentrations of multiple elements when comparing sterilization methods, source (animal vs. plant-based) and animal species. Non-essential elements were not detected in milks and plant-based drinks, excepting Pb, which was detected in three samples. While the consumption of goat milk is recommended, considering the global intake of essential elements and the absence of non-essential elements, further studies should be conducted to confirm the absence of non-target toxic elements at very low trace levels. On the other hand, the best plant-based drinks are those made up with almonds (intake of Ca) and soy (K and Mg). The current results should be useful to help the population to balance the benefits and risks from milks and plant-based drinks consumption, as well as to adapt their dietary habits.
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- Montse Marquès
- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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Barone G, Storelli A, Quaglia NC, Garofalo R, Meleleo D, Busco A, Storelli MM. Trace Metals in Pork Meat Products Marketed in Italy: Occurrence and Health Risk Characterization. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2826-2836. [PMID: 33184739 PMCID: PMC8222035 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02417-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This study provides valuable information on the levels of various trace metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Zn, Cu, Cr) in meat products (baked ham, raw ham, mortadella, cured sausage, würstel, salami) from South Italy and calculates potential health risk toxicity associated with their consumption for the total population and for children. In the samples studied metal concentrations are within the permissible legal limits (Cd: 0.01-0.03 μg g-1 w.w., Hg: 0.01-0.02 μg g-1 w.w., Zn: 5.71-7.32 μg g-1 w.w., Cu: 1.08-1.21 μg g-1 w.w., Cr: 0.15-0.23 μg g-1 w.w.), except for Pb (Pb: 0.22-0.38 μg g-1 w.w.). The estimated intake values are within the provisional tolerable daily intake limits for toxic metals and recommended daily intake values for essential metals in both tested groups. The noncarcinogenic risk values of the individual metals indicate that there is no health risk, but their combined effects might constitute a potential risk for children. Furthermore, the cumulative cancer risk of all samples studied exceeds the recommended threshold risk limit (> 10-4) in both total population and children, indicating a risk of potential health problems for consumers especially for children, who are more vulnerable to toxic metal exposure.
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- Grazia Barone
- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplant, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Department, University of Bari, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano (BA), Italy.
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Lien KW, Pan MH, Ling MP. Levels of heavy metal cadmium in rice (Oryza sativa L.) produced in Taiwan and probabilistic risk assessment for the Taiwanese population. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:28381-28390. [PMID: 33543437 PMCID: PMC8164619 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11902-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic pollutant that is widely spread through industrial production and agricultural practices. Epidemiological data has revealed that lifetime exposure to environmentally relevant levels of Cd increases the risk of developing various organ diseases, including chronic kidney, heart, and lung diseases, as well as nervous tissue disorders. This study assessed Cd levels in rice to determine the health risks associated with rice consumption in various age-gender subgroups in Taiwan. The distribution of Cd concentration, the lifetime average daily dose (LADD), and the hazard index (HI) were estimated by Monte Carlo simulation. In the general population, the 50th percentile LADD of Cd for male rice consumers between the ages of 19-65 years was 0.06 μg/kg body weight per day, and the hazard index (HI) 50th, 90th, and 95th percentiles were 0.16, 0.69, and 1.54, respectively. According to the HI heat map for the exposure of the general population to Cd from rice in Taiwan, the highest exposure to Cd was noted in the Yilan area (HI 0.64). Therefore, rice production in the Yilan area should be further monitored to evaluate the levels of Cd contamination.
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- Keng-Wen Lien
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 10617 Taiwan
- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, No. 2, Beining Rd., Jhongjheng District, Keelung City, 202 Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 10617 Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, No. 91, Xueshi Rd, North District, Taichung City, 404 Taiwan
- Department of Health and Nutrition Biotechnology, Asia University, No. 500, Liufeng Rd, Wufeng District, Taichung City, 41354 Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, No. 2, Beining Rd., Jhongjheng District, Keelung City, 202 Taiwan
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Ullah I, Zhao L, Hai Y, Fahim M, Alwayli D, Wang X, Li H. "Metal elements and pesticides as risk factors for Parkinson's disease - A review". Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:607-616. [PMID: 33816123 PMCID: PMC8010213 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Essential metals including iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) with known physiological functions in human body play an important role in cell homeostasis. Excessive exposure to these essential as well as non-essential metals including mercury (Hg) and Aluminum (Al) may contribute to pathological conditions, including PD. Each metal could be toxic through specific pathways. Epidemiological evidences from occupational and ecological studies besides various in vivo and in vitro studies have revealed the possible pathogenic role and neurotoxicity of different metals. Pesticides are substances that aim to mitigate the harm done by pests to plants and crops, and are extensively used to boost agricultural production. This review provides an outline of our current knowledge on the possible association between metals and PD. We have discussed the potential association between these two, furthermore the chemical properties, biological and toxicological aspects as well as possible mechanisms of Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Al, Ca, Pb, Hg and Zn in PD pathogenesis. In addition, we review recent evidence on deregulated microRNAs upon pesticide exposure and possible role of deregulated miRNA and pesticides to PD pathogenesis.
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- Inam Ullah
- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, China
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, China
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Bilandžić N, Sedak M, Čalopek B, Đokić M, Varenina I, Solomun Kolanović B, Božić Luburić Đ, Varga I, Roncarati A. Evaluation of Element Concentrations in Beef and Pork Meat Cuts Available to the Population in the Croatian Capital. Foods 2020; 9:E1861. [PMID: 33322194 PMCID: PMC7763850 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of essential, trace, and toxic elements in beef and pork meat cuts available at markets and retail chains in the Croatian capital. Significant differences in the concentrations of Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Se, Pb, and Zn were found between bovine cuts (p < 0.01, all) and also between pork cuts (p < 0.01, all). A risk assessment using the estimated intakes based on the lowest and highest mean values of Al, Cr, Ni, and Pb in beef and pork showed low contributions to tolerable toxicological limits. However, consumers whose diets consist of large amounts of beef and pork kidneys may be at risk because the estimated intakes for Cd and Se exceeded the toxicological limits. Consumers of large quantities of beef mixed meat may be at risk due to higher values of estimated As intakes compared to health-based guidance values. Estimation based on the provisional maximum tolerable daily intake values for Cu, Fe, and Zn showed that beef and pork cuts can be considered safe for consumption. A comparison with data from other studies shows that the concentrations of the analyzed elements in beef and pork cuts vary considerably.
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- Nina Bilandžić
- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- Laboratory for Residue Control, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Savska c. 143, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.S.); (B.Č.); (M.Đ.); (I.V.); (B.S.K.); (Đ.B.L.); (I.V.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Viale Circonvallazione 93-95, 62024 Matelica, MC, Italy;
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Babaali E, Rahmdel S, Berizi E, Akhlaghi M, Götz F, Mazloomi SM. Dietary Intakes of Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Sodium by the General Adult Population Aged 20-50 Years in Shiraz, Iran: A Total Diet Study Approach. Nutrients 2020; 12:E3370. [PMID: 33139663 PMCID: PMC7693320 DOI: 10.3390/nu12113370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In the present total diet study, the dietary intake of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and sodium (Na) by healthy adults in Shiraz, Iran, was estimated from the foods as consumed. A total of 580 individual food items were collected, prepared, and pooled into 129 composite samples. The metal concentration was then evaluated using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. The mean intakes of Zn (12.92 mg/d), Cu (3.80 mg/d), and Mg (412.68 mg/d) exceeded the estimated average requirements (EARs), but they were well below the upper limits. A high prevalence of inadequate intake was observed for Ca (91.6%) and P (89.7%), which was mainly due to nutritionally imbalanced diets. Sodium intake for average and high consumers (97.5th percentile) was 123.6% and 237.8% of the tolerable upper intake level of 2300 mg/d, respectively, with 70% of the participants having intakes higher than this threshold value. Nutrition education, nutritional rehabilitation, Ca supplementation, food fortification, mandatory reduction of salt content in processed foods, and discretionary salt use (in home cooking or at the table) are among the possible strategies that can be adopted to combat the health problems.
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- Elham Babaali
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran; (E.B.); (S.R.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran; (E.B.); (S.R.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran; (E.B.); (S.R.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran;
- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran
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- Microbial Genetics, Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine Tübingen (IMIT), University of Tübingen, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany;
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71645-111 Shiraz, Iran
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Soler-Blasco R, Murcia M, Lozano M, González-Safont L, Amorós R, Ibarluzea J, Broberg K, Irizar A, Lopez-Espinosa MJ, Lertxundi N, Marina LS, Ballester F, Llop S. Prenatal manganese exposure and neuropsychological development in early childhood in the INMA cohort. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2020; 224:113443. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2019.113443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Occurrence of environmental pollutants in foodstuffs: A review of organic vs. conventional food. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 125:370-375. [PMID: 30682385 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In recent years, there is an increasing trend to consume organic foods instead of the conventional foodstuffs. This tendency is mainly due to the concern raised by the potential adverse health effects derived from the intake of pesticides, fertilizers, hormones and antibiotics, which are widely used in regular food production. Although organic label forbids the use of these products, environmental contamination is likely to occur in both, conventional and organic foodstuffs. The main purpose of this review was to compare the levels of a number of environmental pollutants such as polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mycotoxins, trace elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), etc., in organic and conventional food items. The results show that, in general, the presence of nearby anthropogenic sources of pollution is the key issue influencing the occurrence of environmental pollutants in foodstuffs, regardless their organic or conventional origin. Based on this, we suggest that environmental contaminants should be monitored in both conventional and organic foods. Finally, the safety feature, which has been globally attributed to organic foods, might be questionable depending on the potential environmental contamination of these foods.
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Rovira J, Hernández-Aguilera A, Luciano-Mateo F, Cabré N, Baiges-Gaya G, Nadal M, Martín-Paredero V, Camps J, Joven J, Domingo JL. Trace Elements and Paraoxonase-1 Activity in Lower Extremity Artery Disease. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018. [PMID: 29525848 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1298-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are candidate mechanisms to explain the potential role of exposure to metals and reduced activity of paraoxonase-1 (PON1) in age-related diseases. Both may be risk factors contributing to atherosclerosis. In the present study, inductively coupled mass spectrometry was used to explore multiple trace elements, while in-house methods were employed to measure PON1-related variables in patients with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD). Healthy controls were matched for sex, age, body weight, and relevant genotype variants. Serum concentrations of As, Ba, Cu, and Sr were higher in patients than those in controls, with a strong predictive ability to discriminate between groups. Differences in serum Pb, Cd, and Zn were negligible. Serum Cu increased when the disease was more severe, but a negative trend was noted for serum As, B, Ba, and Zn. The only variable associated with ankle-brachial index was serum Zn. Serum PON1 activity was significantly lower in LEAD patients. When the ability of serum trace elements to modulate PON1 activity was explored, the analysis revealed a unique association with serum Zn. The current results strongly suggest that Zn may have a protective effect in non-coronary atherosclerosis and indicate that this element may exert its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions through interactions with PON1 activity. These findings deserve confirmation and further research. In particular, the periodic evaluation of serum trace elements and the prescription of Zn supplements are easy measures to implement and that can improve the treatment of patients with LEAD.
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- Joaquim Rovira
- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain.
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- Unitat de Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer Sant Joan s/n, 43201, Reus, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Spain
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Jiang X, Gu S, Liu D, Zhao L, Xia S, He X, Chen H, Ge J. Lactobacillus brevis 23017 Relieves Mercury Toxicity in the Colon by Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Through the Interplay of MAPK and NF-κB Signaling Cascades. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2425. [PMID: 30369917 PMCID: PMC6194351 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Aims: Lactobacillus strains have protective effects against heavy metals while relieving oxidative stress and modulating the immune response. Mechanisms that ameliorate heavy metal toxicity and the relationship between probiotics and gut barrier protection in the process of heavy metal pathogenesis was poorly understood. Methods and Results: In this study, Lactobacillus brevis 23017 (LAB, L. brevis 23017), a selected probiotics strain with strong mercury binding capacities, was applied to evaluate the efficiency against mercury toxicity in a mouse model. Histopathological results along with HE stains show that L. brevis 23017 protects the integrity of the small intestinal villus, which slows weight loss in response to Hg exposure. The qRT-PCR results demonstrate that L. brevis 23017 maintains a normal mucosal barrier via modulation of tight junction proteins. Importantly, the present study demonstrates that L. brevis 23017 effectively ameliorates injury of the small intestine by reducing intestinal inflammation and alleviating oxidative stress in animal models. Moreover, L. brevis 23017 blocks oxidative stress and inflammation through MAPK and NF-κB pathways, as shown by western blot. Conclusions: Together, these results reveal that L. brevis 23017 may have applications in the prevention and treatment of oral Hg exposure with fermented functional foods by protecting gut health in daily life.
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- Xinpeng Jiang
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combining Farming and Animal Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry Research Institute, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combining Farming and Animal Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry Research Institute, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Marín S, Pardo O, Sánchez A, Sanchis Y, Vélez D, Devesa V, Font G, Yusà V. Assessment of metal levels in foodstuffs from the Region of Valencia (Spain). Toxicol Rep 2018; 5:654-670. [PMID: 30003045 PMCID: PMC6040579 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Concentrations of lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, tin, copper and chromium were measured in a study carried out in 2010-2011. A total of 8100 food samples were collected and composite samples for 12 food groups were analysed for metal concentration levels. Metal levels were, in general, below the maximum levels set by the current European legislation. The fish group presented the highest Cd, Hg and As levels, whereas sweeteners and condiments group was the most contaminated food group by Pb, Cr and Sn and the meat group had the highest concentrations of Cu. The results of this study are generally similar to or lower than those observed in other studies conducted in other countries, except in the case of Hg, for which high values were obtained, mainly in swordfish. In addition, this survey confirms a decreasing tendency when compared with other studies carried out in Spain.
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- Silvia Marín
- Food Safety Research Area, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO. Av. Catalunya, 21, 46020, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety Research Area, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO. Av. Catalunya, 21, 46020, Valencia, Spain
- Analytical Chemistry Department. University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety Research Area, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO. Av. Catalunya, 21, 46020, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety Research Area, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO. Av. Catalunya, 21, 46020, Valencia, Spain
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- Institute of Agrochemical and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC). Av. Agustín Escardino no 7, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Institute of Agrochemical and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC). Av. Agustín Escardino no 7, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Food Safety Research Area, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, FISABIO. Av. Catalunya, 21, 46020, Valencia, Spain
- Analytical Chemistry Department. University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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