Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 742 - 742
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
assess
the
potential
health
risks
radioactive
elements
and
heavy
metals
ingested
through
consumption
various
types
tea
imported
Polish
market
(black,
green,
red,
oolong
white).
concentrations
[Bq/kg]
radionuclides
(40K,
137Cs,
226Ra,
210Pb
228Th)
in
leaves
before
after
brewing
were
measured
using
γ-ray
spectrometry
with
high-purity
germanium
(HPGe).
[mg/kg]
studied
(Fe,
Cr,
Cu,
Mo,
Al,
Mn,
Ni,
P,
V,
Cd
Pb)
determined
a
microwave-induced
plasma
optical
emission
spectrometer
(MIP-OES).
results
presented
here
will
help
expand
database
radioactivity
teas.
With
regard
risk,
percentage
leaching
individual
different
infusions
determined,
assessment
risk
estimated.
Since
calculated
exposure
factors,
namely
HQ
(Hazard
Quotient)
THQ
(Target
Hazard
Quotient),
do
not
exceed
critical
levels,
teas
can
still
be
considered
health-beneficial
products
(most
as
well
remain
(65–80%)
brewing).
Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(2(198)2024), P. 321 - 338
Published: June 7, 2024
Milk
and
its
products
are
considered
healthy
due
to
their
content
of
key
nutritional
elements.
Despite
essential
role
in
the
human
diet,
they
may
be
susceptible
contamination
with
many
chemical
pollutants
from
surrounding
environment,
most
notably
heavy
metals
such
as
lead,
which
is
toxic
consumers.
This
study
evaluated
lead
concentrations
milk
dairy
product
samples
collected
various
Egyptian
environments.
The
results
showed
significant
differences
(p
<
0.05)
Pb
different
environments
Egypt
(industrial,
traffic
rural).
average
raw
cow’s
milk,
sterilised
Domiati
cheese,
Ras
processed
cheese
yoghurt
industrial
areas
were
2.23,
0.33,
3.19,
5.10,
0.11
0.09
mg/kg,
respectively.
In
areas,
1.83,
0.30,
2.72,
4.72,
0.13
0.09,
rural
0.61,
0.27,
1.52,
3.13,
0.09.
data
that
levels
very
high
compared
those
areas.
By
contrast,
lowest
recorded
It
recommended
foods,
especially
products,
at
regular
intervals.
