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Assessment of Metal Intake by Selected Food Supplements Based on Beehive Products.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the quantity of particular toxic metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) and micronutrients (Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se) in the recommended daily dose of 51 food supplements based on beehive products. Samples taken from the Croatian market were submitted for the identification/quantification of studied metals and micronutrients. It was carried out by means of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Eleven samples (21.57%) showed an increased concentration of total arsenic, three samples (5.88%) contained an increased concentration of total iron, and eight samples (15.68%) had an increased concentration of total nickel. Three samples (5.88%) contained an increased concentration of zinc, while one sample (1.96%) contained an increased concentration of selenium. Increased levels of certain toxic metals and micronutrients do not pose a danger to human health because the amount identified was less than what can cause toxic effects in humans. All other analysed metals and micronutrients fell within the defined literature values. Despite certain increases in particular parameters, all samples met the established toxicity criteria. This study evidenced their safety if consumed in the recommended daily dose.

SUBMITTER: Vujic M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9101606 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Assessment of Metal Intake by Selected Food Supplements Based on Beehive Products.

Vujić Mario M Lušić Dražen D Bošnir Jasna J Pezo Lato L LL Kuharić Željka Ž Lasić Dario D Šabarić Jasenka J Barušić Lidija L Lušić Darija Vukić DV

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 20220428 9

The aim of this study was to determine the quantity of particular toxic metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) and micronutrients (Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se) in the recommended daily dose of 51 food supplements based on beehive products. Samples taken from the Croatian market were submitted for the identification/quantification of studied metals and micronutrients. It was carried out by means of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Eleven samples (21.57%) showed an increased concentration of ...[more]

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