Italian Journal of Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Heavy
metal(loid)s
(HM)
pollution
in
aquatic
environments
is
a
serious
issue
due
to
the
toxicity,
persistence,
bioaccumulation,
and
biomagnification
of
these
pollutants.
The
main
sources
HM
contamination
are
industrial
activities,
mining,
agricultural
practices,
combustion
fossil
fuels.
Fish
can
accumulate
HMs
through
process
called
bioaccumulation.
As
larger
predatory
fish
consume
smaller
fish,
enter
food
chains
become
increasingly
concentrated
their
tissues
finally
reach
humans.
Here,
we
provided
general
concise
conclusion
from
current
research
findings
on
toxicological
effects
different
body
systems.
Exposure
lead
range
adverse
health
effects,
including
neurological
damage,
developmental
disorders,
kidney
cardiovascular
problems,
cancers.
Their
long-term
accumulation
result
chronic
toxicity
even
at
low
levels
exposure.
exert
cellular
cytotoxicity
by
disrupting
essential
processes
structures.
They
interfere
with
enzyme
function,
disrupt
cell
membrane
integrity,
induce
oxidative
stress,
cause
DNA
ultimately
leading
death
or
dysfunction.
Prevention
control
involve
implementing
measures
reduce
release
into
environment
regulations
processes,
waste
management,
technologies.
Additionally,
monitoring
remediation
efforts
crucial
for
identifying
contaminated
sites
strategies
such
as
soil
water
human
exposure
mitigate
impact
ecosystems.
To
conclude,
poses
risks
public
environment,
necessitating
urgent
interdisciplinary
harmful
promote
sustainable
practices
that
flow
biological
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 12, 2025
Environmental
exposure
to
toxic
brominated
flame
retardants
(BFRs)
has
been
confirmed
have
detrimental
effects
on
human
health.
The
impact
of
serum
BFRs
hyperlipidemia
risk
not
sufficiently
examined.
Our
objective
is
identify
both
the
individual
and
combined
further
investigate
most
influential
chemicals.
We
included
7,009
individuals
with
complete
details
9
types
BFRs,
hyperlipidemia,
other
covariates
from
NHANES
in
2007–2016.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
was
conducted
evaluate
risk.
assessed
cumulative
effect
through
weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
regression,
g-computation
(QGC),
Bayesian
kernel
machine
models.
PBDE
28,
47,
85,
99,
100,
154,
209,
PBB153
were
found
be
positively
associated
results
WQS
QGC
revealed
consistent
positive
correlation.
PBDE209
emerged
as
significant
chemicals
exerting
influence.
restricted
cubic
splines
identified
dose-response
relationship.
Exposure
an
increased
hyperlipidemia.
causal
relationship
still
requires
confirmation
large-scale
cohort
studies.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
Relative
handgrip
strength
(RHGS)
was
positively
correlated
with
healthy
levels
of
cardiovascular
markers
and
negatively
metabolic
disease
risk.
However,
its
association
hyperlipidemia
remains
unknown.
The
present
study
investigated
the
link
between
RHGS
hyperlipidemia,
utilizing
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
further
examined
hypothesis
that
inflammation
may
serve
a
mediating
role
within
this
relationship.
Methods
Data
were
extracted
4610
participants
in
NHANES
database
spanning
2011–2014
to
explore
correlation
using
multivariate
logistic
regression
models.
Subgroup
analyses
conducted
discern
across
diverse
populations.
Additionally,
smooth
curve
fitting
threshold
effect
analysis
validate
hyperlipidemia.
Furthermore,
potential
on
also
explored.
Results
According
fully
adjusted
model,
[odds
ratio
(OR)
=
0.575,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.515
0.643],
which
consistently
significant
all
populations,
notably
among
women.
Smooth
substantiated
negative
Moreover,
effects
indicated
white
blood
cell
(WBC)
count,
neutrophil
(Neu)
lymphocyte
(Lym)
count
played
roles
as
mediators,
mediation
ratios
7.0%,
4.3%,
5.0%,
respectively.
Conclusions
This
identified
prominent
Elevated
protective
factor
against
potentially
through
mechanisms
underlying
modulation
inflammatory
processes.
Experimental
studies
have
indicated
that
exposure
to
disinfection
byproducts
(DBPs)
may
affect
the
lipid
synthesis.
However,
epidemiological
evidence
is
sparse.
This
study
aimed
investigate
relationship
between
blood
trihalomethane
(THM)
and
risk
of
dyslipidemia
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2005–2018.
We
included
adults
(n
=
16,159)
whose
concentrations
chloroform
(TCM),
bromodichloromethane
(BDCM),
dibromochloromethane
(DBCM),
bromoform
(TBM)
were
quantified.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
revealed
significantly
elevated
risks
in
highest
group
TCM
[adjusted
odds
ratios
(ORs)
1.30,
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs):
1.15–1.47],
BDCM
(1.23,1.07–1.42),
TBM
(1.35,
1.08–1.68),
total
THMs
(TTHMs;
sum
all
four
THMs)
(1.30,
1.14–1.48).
In
subgroup
analysis,
these
associations
stronger
among
young/middle-aged
individuals.
Weighted
Quantile
Sum
G-Computation
combined
THM
was
positively
associated
with
risk.
Our
provides
new
a
positive
association
dyslipidemia,
underscoring
need
for
further
research
confirm
findings
explore
underlying
mechanisms.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 17, 2025
As
the
long-term
accumulation
of
toxic
metals
in
food
poses
significant
health
risks
to
pets,
there
is
a
growing
concern
among
people
regarding
metal
contamination
pet
food.
In
order
investigate
levels
China,
we
collected
total
93
imported
cat
and
dog
from
Chinese
market
produced
2021-2022,
comprising
45
48
food,
determined
concentrations
lead
(Pb),
cadmium
(Cd),
chromium
(Cr),
mercury
(Hg)
arsenic
(As)
them.
The
Pb,
Cd
Cr
were
by
flame
atomic
absorption
spectrometry,
while
Hg
quantified
fluorescence
spectrometry.
most
contaminated
all
samples
As,
which
detected
samples,
followed
Hg,
was
91
samples.
prevalent
metals,
found
Pb
not
canned
both
foods
showed
relatively
high
rates
Cr,
Hg.
had
highest
dry
Some
exceed
limits
set
Hygienical
Standard
for
Pet
Feed
China
(Announcement
No.
20
2018)
other
remained
within
acceptable
limits.
Canned
however,
met
regulatory
metals.
Across
types
consistently
combined
contaminants.
Analysis
acute
hazard
index
(aHI)
values
that
cats
dogs
face
potential
dietary
exposure
investigated,
with
posing
risk,
As.
This
study
underscores
extensive
presence
foods,
risk
due
ongoing
multiple
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 430 - 430
Published: June 13, 2024
The
main
objective
of
our
study
is
to
explore
the
associations
between
combined
exposure
urinary
heavy
metals
and
high
remnant
cholesterol
(HRC),
a
known
cardiovascular
risk
factor.
Utilizing
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
1999
2018,
we
conducted
cross-sectional
analysis
5690
participants,
assessing
concentrations
ten
metals.
Ten
in
urine
were
measured
by
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
Fasting
residual
≥0.8
mmol/L
was
defined
as
HRC
(using
blood
samples).
Statistical
analyses
included
weighted
multivariable
logistic
regression,
quantile
sum
(WQS)
g-computation
(qgcomp),
Bayesian
kernel
machine
regression
(BKMR)
evaluate
metal
with
HRC.
Stratified
based
on
individual
characteristics
also
conducted.
Multivariable
found
that
four
(OR
Q4
vs.
Q1:
1.33,
95%
CI:
1.01–1.75
for
barium
(Ba);
OR
1.50,
1.16–1.94
cadmium
(Cd);
1.52,
1.15–2.01
mercury
(Hg);
1.35,
1.06–1.73
lead
(Pb))
positively
correlated
elevated
after
adjusting
covariates.
In
addition,
all
three
mixed
models,
including
WQS
(OR:
1.25;
1.07–1.46),
qgcomp
1.17;
1.03–1.34),
BKMR,
consistently
showed
significant
positive
correlation
co-exposure
mixtures
HRC,
Ba
Cd
being
contributors
within
mixture.
These
more
pronounced
younger
adults
(20
59
years),
males,
those
higher
body
index
status
(≥25
kg/m2).
Our
findings
reveal
relationship
mixture
among
US
adults,
major
mixture’s
overall
effect.
Public
health
efforts
aimed
at
reducing
can
help
prevent
and,
turn,
disease.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(10), P. e0310184 - e0310184
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
The
association
between
dietary
carbohydrate
intake
and
hyperlipidemia
remained
incompletely
understood.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
risk
of
among
reproductive-aged
women
in
US.