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Clove oil as a neuromodulator in environmental cadmium cognitive impairment on the prefrontal cortex of Wistar rats 丁香油在环境镉对Wistar大鼠前额皮质认知损伤中的神经调节剂作用
Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2025.100212
Obinna O. Uchewa, Chinedu B. Egwuagu, Ogugua A. EGWU, Augustine O. Ibegbu

Background

Trace elements in the environment are neurotoxins and severely affect the nervous system, which can impair cognitive ability.

Objective

To investigate the neuromodulatory role of clove oil (CLO) in Cd-induced cognitive impairment.

Methods

Thirty-five Wistar rats randomly assigned into five groups of seven were used. Group A received water, group B received 20 mg/kg of Cd, C received 10 mg/kg of CLO, D received 20 mg/kg of CLO, and E received 20 mg/kg of DMSO. All groups except A received 20 mg/kg of Cd before treatment. Sociability Chamber Tests (SCT) and Novel Object Recognition Tests (NORT) were used to test recognition memory as social behavior in rodents. The estimated GST, GPx, GSH, and GOT enzymes were by blood sample.

Results

GSH and GST levels significantly decreased in the untreated but increased in the treated groups at P < 0.05. The discrimination index reduced in the untreated group (p < 0.05) while the reduction continued in groups C and E (0.14±0.09 and 0.27±0.02), and group D increased (0.81±0.02). In the SCT, group B spent significant time in the common chamber, which increased significantly in groups C and D but decreased in E. Microscopically, group A showed normal histoarchitecture and several alterations in group B. In contrast, treated groups showed improvement in cell regeneration.

Conclusion

Clove oil alleviates cadmium toxicity by increasing antioxidant activity and improving cognition in rats.
环境中的微量元素是神经毒素,严重影响神经系统,损害认知能力。目的探讨丁香油(cloo)对cd所致认知障碍的神经调节作用。方法35只Wistar大鼠随机分为5组,每组7只。A组为水,B组为Cd 20 mg/kg, C组为CLO 10 mg/kg, D组为CLO 20 mg/kg, E组为DMSO 20 mg/kg。除A组外,其余各组治疗前均给予Cd 20 mg/kg。采用社会性室测验(SCT)和新物体识别测验(NORT)对啮齿类动物的识别记忆进行社会行为测试。测定GST、GPx、GSH和GOT酶。结果未治疗组gsh和GST水平显著降低,治疗组在P <时升高;0.05. 未治疗组辨别指数降低(p <;C组和E组继续降低(0.14±0.09和0.27±0.02),D组升高(0.81±0.02)。在SCT中,B组在公共室中停留的时间明显增加,C组和D组明显增加,e组明显减少。显微镜下,A组组织结构正常,B组有一些改变。结论丁香油可通过提高大鼠抗氧化活性和改善认知功能来减轻镉毒性。
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Organic iron and iodine in laying hen diet: Performance, egg quality, thyroid hormones, antioxidant status, serum and yolk lipids, and egg iron and iodine contents 蛋鸡日粮中的有机铁和碘:生产性能、蛋品质、甲状腺激素、抗氧化状态、血清和蛋黄脂质以及蛋铁和碘含量
Pub Date : 2025-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2025.100211
Sima Sarlak , Sayed Ali Tabeidian , Majid Toghyani , Amir Davar Foroozandeh Shahraki , Mohammad Goli , Mahmood Habibian

Introduction

Eggs can be enriched with iron and iodine through the diet. However, high levels of iron and iodine negatively influence the egg quality and performance of birds. This problem may be overcome by organic forms of minerals.

Materials and methods

In this study, the effects of ferrous glycine and ethylenediamine dihydroiodide as sources of iron and iodine on hen performance, egg quality, antioxidant status, and iron and iodine contents of eggs were evaluated in a 16-wk dietary experiment. A factorial arrangement including 3 levels (0, 120, 240 mg.kg-1) of supplemental iron and 3 levels (0, 1.0, and 5.0 mg.kg-1) of supplemental iodine was utilized.

Results

Dietary iodine did not affect bird performance. However, egg laying and feed intake decreased, and feed conversion ratio increased in the absence of supplemental iron. Diets without supplemental iron increased abnormal eggs along with decreasing the eggshell quality (weight, thickness, strength, and calcium content) and disturbing the serum and egg yolk lipids. This paralleled the reduction of serum thyroxine and triiodothyronine and disruption of the oxidative status in the serum and eggs. The highest production of abnormal eggs and the lowest eggshell weight and thickness occurred with diet containing no supplemental iron and 0.5 mg.kg-1 of iodine. The application of iron and iodine resulted in elevated levels of these elements in the eggs, with the increase in iodine content demonstrating a dose-dependent relationship. Moreover, while iron contents were constant between 8 and 16 wk, iodine contents showed increasing trends with 0.5 mg.kg-1 of iodine.

Conclusion

It is advisable to enhance the diet with 120 mg.kg-1 of organic iron and 1 mg.kg-1 of organic iodine to ensure optimal performance, egg quality, and overall health in laying hens.
鸡蛋可以通过饮食来补充铁和碘。然而,高水平的铁和碘会对鸟类的蛋质量和生产性能产生负面影响。有机形式的矿物可以克服这个问题。材料与方法本研究通过16周的饲粮试验,研究甘氨酸亚铁和二氢碘乙二胺作为铁和碘源对母鸡生产性能、蛋品质、抗氧化能力和鸡蛋铁和碘含量的影响。采用因子排列,包括3个水平(0、120、240 mg.kg-1)的补充铁和3个水平(0、1.0和5.0 mg.kg-1)的补充碘。结果饲粮碘对家禽生产性能无明显影响。但在不添加铁的情况下,产蛋率和采食量降低,饲料系数升高。不添加铁的饲粮增加了异常蛋,降低了蛋壳质量(重量、厚度、强度和钙含量),扰乱了血清和蛋黄脂质。这与血清甲状腺素和三碘甲状腺原氨酸的减少以及血清和鸡蛋中氧化状态的破坏是平行的。在不添加铁和0.5 mg的饲粮中,蛋鸡的异常蛋产量最高,蛋壳重量和厚度最低。千克一碘。铁和碘的应用导致鸡蛋中这些元素的水平升高,碘含量的增加显示出剂量依赖关系。铁含量在8 ~ 16周保持不变,碘含量在0.5 mg时呈增加趋势。千克一碘。结论在日粮中添加120 mg为宜。一公斤一公斤的有机铁和一毫克。以确保蛋鸡的最佳生产性能、蛋品质和整体健康。
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥孙州伊莱-伊夫主要垃圾场附近潜在有毒元素的物种形成研究
Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2025.100210
Oluwakemi O. Tovide , John A.O. Oyekunle , Odunayo T. Ore , Bukola A. Oyebode , Elizabeth O. Moseri , Abolanle S. Adekunle , Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi , Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan , Adebayo O. Eludoyin

Background

This study evaluated the concentrations, speciation, and environmental risks of aluminium (Al), cadmium (Cd), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in the major refuse dumpsite soils of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

Methods

Soil samples were collected from refuse dumpsite soils in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The soil samples were digested using HCl and HNO3 and analysed for total metal concentrations. The soil samples were equally subjected to six-step chemical fractionation protocol for speciation analysis. The metal levels were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.

Results

The findings showed a mean distribution pattern of Mn > Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd > Al. The speciation analysis indicated that the water-soluble, exchangeable, and carbonate fractions contained more than 80 % of the metals, implying high solubility and bioavailability. The organic and residual fractions had minimal metal forms. Environmental risk assessment indices all pointed to low contamination and ecological risk, with the majority of values being less than 1. The study found that the dumpsite soils presented little environmental concern, even though metal amounts varied throughout sampling points.

Conclusion

These findings emphasised that when evaluating the possible ecological effects of potentially toxic element contamination in an environment, metal speciation should be taken into account in addition to total metal concentrations so as to have a better overview of the contamination status of the environment.
本研究评估了尼日利亚Osun州Ile-Ife主要垃圾场土壤中铝(Al)、镉(Cd)、锰(Mn)、铅(Pb)、锌(Zn)和铜(Cu)的浓度、形态和环境风险。方法采集尼日利亚奥逊州Ile-Ife垃圾填埋场土壤样品。用HCl和HNO3消化土壤样品,分析总金属浓度。土壤样品同样接受六步化学分馏方案进行物种形成分析。用原子吸收分光光度计测定金属含量。结果Mn >;锌比;铜比;Pb祝辞Cd比;Al.形态分析表明,水溶性、交换性和碳酸盐组分的金属含量超过80%,具有较高的溶解度和生物利用度。有机和残余馏分有最小的金属形式。环境风险评价指标均为低污染和生态风险,且绝大多数值小于1。研究发现,垃圾场的土壤几乎没有环境问题,尽管金属含量在各个采样点都有所不同。结论这些发现强调,在评估环境中潜在有毒元素污染可能产生的生态影响时,除了考虑总金属浓度外,还应考虑金属形态,以便更好地了解环境的污染状况。
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Concentration and health risk assessment of toxic metals in giblets of free-range chickens in Lokoja, Nigeria 尼日利亚洛科贾散养鸡内脏中有毒金属的浓度和健康风险评估
Pub Date : 2024-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100209
Jude Ehwevwerhere Emurotu , Tenimu Adogah Abubakar , Loveth Chukwu , Queen Ese Umudi , Victory Imokan Imumorin , Gloria D. Paul , Grace Unekwuojo Oboni

Background

Potentially toxic metals present in food and food products are a threat to humans. To monitor the quality of giblets consumed and to evaluate the risk to the public's health, this study aimed to determine the residual concentrations of heavy metals (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in the gizzard, kidney, and liver of free-range chickens.

Methods

The mean concentration of metals in the giblets was determined using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. The mean was used to assess the cancer risk, hazard index, total hazard quotient, and estimated daily intake of the metals under investigation.

Results

Metal concentrations ranged from 17.6 - 105.6 (Al), nd to 3.15 (As), nd - 4.38 (Cr), 0.26 - 73.6 (Mn), nd - 7.21(Ni), nd - 6.67 (Pb), and 8.42 - 63.3 (Zn) mg kg−1. The mean concentrations measured exceeded JECFA's Maximum Allowable Concentrations limit except for Al and Cd. Cd was below the detection limit. The estimated daily intake of the toxic metals As, Cr, Ni, and Pb exceeded the threshold limit. The metals' calculated Target Hazard Quotient and Hazard Index values were 〈 1. The percentage contribution of Pb to the HI value was the highest. The HI was 66.9% and 65.4% in adults and children, respectively. The HI sequence through the consumption of giblets in adults is Pb 〉 As > Cr > Ni > Zn > Al > Mn. The corresponding sequence in children is Pb > As > Cr > Mn > Ni, Zn > Al. The carcinogenic risk of As, Cr, Ni, and Pb exceeded the threshold limit, indicating a potential cancer risk through consumption.

Conclusion

Free-range chickens are not selective in picking their food in the environment hence strict regime of proper disposal of waste products containing metals into the environment should be advocated and followed.
食品和食品产品中存在的潜在有毒金属对人类构成威胁。为了监测鸡粪的质量并评估其对公众健康的危害,本研究旨在测定散养鸡砂囊、肾脏和肝脏中重金属(Al、As、Cd、Cr、Mn、Ni、Pb和Zn)的残留浓度。方法采用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定猪粪中金属的平均浓度。该平均值用于评估癌症风险、危害指数、总危害商数和所调查金属的估计每日摄入量。结果金属浓度分别为17.6 ~ 105.6 (Al) ~ 3.15 (As)、4.38 (Cr)、0.26 ~ 73.6 (Mn)、7.21(Ni)、6.67 (Pb)、8.42 ~ 63.3 (Zn) mg kg−1。除Al和Cd外,其余平均浓度均超过JECFA的最大允许浓度限值,Cd均低于检测限。砷、铬、镍和铅等有毒金属的每日摄入量超过了阈值。金属的计算目标危害商和危害指数值均< 1。Pb对HI值的贡献率最大。成人和儿童的HI分别为66.9%和65.4%。成人通过消耗肝脏的HI序列为Pb b> As >;Cr祝辞倪祝辞锌比;阿尔比;锰。在儿童中对应的序列为Pb >;比;Cr祝辞Mn祝辞Ni, Zn >;a . As、Cr、Ni、Pb的致癌风险超过阈值,表明食用具有潜在的致癌风险。结论散养鸡在环境中对食物没有选择性,应提倡和遵循严格的含金属废物处置制度。
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Exploratory analysis of potential toxic elements in Moroccan couscous and health risk evaluation utilizing ICP-OES 摩洛哥蒸粗麦粉中潜在有毒元素的探索性分析及ICP-OES健康风险评价
Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100207
Othmane Hammani , Najlae El-Otmani , Omar Ben Lenda , Hamza El Azhari , Abderrazak Rfaki , Naima Lahlouhi , Youssef Mourad , Abdelaziz Abdallaoui

Background

The Moroccan diet is reliant on a number of plant-based proteins and calories, which are integral components of couscous and various baked goods. These include durum wheat, barley, whole corn, and rice, which provide essential nutrients in the form of protein and calories. However, these grains are susceptible to the accumulation of trace elements that can have adverse effects on human health. In order to address this concern, our exploratory study assessed the contamination levels in couscous samples available in Morocco in 2023, focusing on lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) due to their severe health impacts even at low concentrations, as noted by the WHO.

Study Area

Twenty-four couscous samples procured from diverse markets in Rabat, Sale, and Temara, which are located in the northern part of Morocco.

Methods

The samples were subjected to analysis using an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) following the complete mineralisation of the samples.

Results

The results for Cd indicated concentrations ranging from 0.0036 to 0.0144 μg g−1 in 13 samples, with the remaining samples exhibiting levels below the detection limit. With regard to Pb, nine samples exhibited contamination levels that ranged from 0.00461 to 0.00868 μg g−1. It is noteworthy that the levels of Cd were below the detection limit in all of the samples that were analysed. The results of our study demonstrated that all 24 samples exhibited Pb and Cd contents that were below the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) as recommended by the European Commission Regulation No 1881/2006.

Conclusion

The findings provide essential data for the evaluation of the safety and suitability of couscous for human consumption.
摩洛哥饮食依赖于多种植物性蛋白质和卡路里,这些蛋白质和卡路里是蒸粗麦粉和各种烘焙食品的组成部分。这些食物包括硬粒小麦、大麦、全玉米和大米,它们以蛋白质和卡路里的形式提供必需的营养。然而,这些谷物容易积累微量元素,对人体健康产生不利影响。为了解决这一问题,我们的探索性研究评估了2023年摩洛哥提供的粗麦粉样本中的污染水平,重点关注铅(Pb)和镉(Cd),因为世卫组织指出,即使在低浓度下,它们也会对健康产生严重影响。研究区域:从位于摩洛哥北部的拉巴特、塞尔和特马拉的不同市场采购的24份蒸粗麦粉样本。方法样品矿化完成后,采用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱仪(ICP-OES)对样品进行分析。结果13份样品中Cd含量在0.0036 ~ 0.0144 μg−1之间,其余样品均低于检出限。9个样品的铅污染水平在0.00461 ~ 0.00868 μg−1之间。值得注意的是,所分析的所有样品的镉含量均低于检测限度。研究结果表明,所有24个样品的Pb和Cd含量均低于欧盟委员会第1881/2006号法规建议的最大残留限量(MRL)。结论本研究结果为评价蒸粗麦粉的安全性和适宜性提供了依据。
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Trace metals potential human health risks assessment through consuming common food spices in Ado Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria 通过食用尼日利亚西南部Ado Ekiti常见食用香料评估微量金属对人类健康的潜在风险
Pub Date : 2024-12-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100208
J.A. Olusola , O.B. Akintan , O. Osanyinlusi

Background

The safety of food, especially among developing countries like Nigeria, is increasingly becoming a genuine call for concern due to food contamination. While culinary spices are often used for their flavour and colouring capabilities, they also contain significant trace minerals that may be harmful to human health.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the concentrations of trace minerals, including Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Arsenic (As), in commonly used spices in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Additionally, it sought to evaluate the potential health risks associated with these concentrations.

Methods

The research employed an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) to detect trace minerals like iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As) present in commonly consumed spices in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The assessment involved various methods such as Estimation of Daily Intake (EDI), Hazard Quotient (THQ), Total Hazard Quotient (TTHQ), and Cancer Risk (CR).

Results

The results indicated that iron (Fe) levels varied from 0.62 mg/kg in dry onion to 210.40 mg/kg in turmeric, with an average concentration of 45.09±59.83 mg/kg. Chromium (Cr) concentrations ranged from non-detectable (ND) to 0.72 mg/kg, with an average value of 0.1 ± 0.16 mg/kg. All the Cr concentrations were higher than the regulatory limits. The Pb concentration in the spices varied between ND to 0.10 mg/kg with a mean concentration of 0.03±0.03 mg/kg. Scent leaf, bay leaf, dry suya powder, Maggi powder, dry onions, cinnamon, alligator pepper and onion leaf had Pb contents above the permissible level. EDI follows the order: Fe > Cr > Pb > Cd > As. EDI for Cr (0.133 mg/kg) exceeded the reference dose (RfD). All other spices had their THQ for Cr > 1 except for cayenne pepper and dry onions. Scent leaf, curry, bay leaf, thyme, turmeric, black pepper, garlic, Cameroun pepper and alligator pepper had THQ for Pb>1.

Conclusion

All the spices showed TTHQ > 1 except dry onions, with TTHQ <1, an indication of the adverse effects of these spices on consumers in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Comprehensive research, such as a risk assessment to understand the spice's vulnerabilities, product type, and history, should be given priority.
由于食品污染,食品安全,特别是在尼日利亚等发展中国家,正日益成为一个真正值得关注的问题。虽然烹饪香料经常用于调味和着色,但它们也含有可能对人体健康有害的大量微量矿物质。目的研究尼日利亚Ado Ekiti地区常用香料中微量矿物质铁(Fe)、铬(Cr)、铅(Pb)、镉(Cd)和砷(As)的含量。此外,它还试图评估与这些浓度相关的潜在健康风险。方法采用原子吸收分光光度计(AAS)对尼日利亚Ado Ekiti地区常用香料中微量元素铁(Fe)、铬(Cr)、铅(Pb)、镉(Cd)、砷(As)进行检测。评估涉及各种方法,如每日摄入量估算(EDI)、危害商(THQ)、总危害商(TTHQ)和癌症风险(CR)。结果干洋葱中铁含量为0.62 mg/kg,姜黄中铁含量为210.40 mg/kg,平均含量为45.09±59.83 mg/kg。铬(Cr)浓度范围从不可检测(ND)到0.72 mg/kg,平均值为0.1±0.16 mg/kg。铬浓度均高于规定限值。香料中铅的浓度变化范围为ND ~ 0.10 mg/kg,平均浓度为0.03±0.03 mg/kg。香叶、月桂叶、干苏亚粉、美极粉、干洋葱、肉桂、鳄椒、洋葱叶的铅含量均超过允标值。EDI遵循以下顺序:Fe >;Cr祝辞Pb祝辞Cd比;作为。铬的EDI (0.133 mg/kg)超过参考剂量(RfD)。所有其他香料都有他们的THQ。除了辣椒和干洋葱。香叶、咖喱、月桂叶、百里香、姜黄、黑胡椒、大蒜、喀麦隆胡椒和鳄鱼胡椒的THQ值为1。结论所有香料均显示TTHQ和gt;1除干洋葱外,含有TTHQ <;1,这表明这些香料对尼日利亚Ado Ekiti的消费者产生了不利影响。综合研究,如风险评估,以了解香料的脆弱性,产品类型和历史,应该优先考虑。
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Assessment of borehole water quality in Nwadzekudzeku village, Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: Implication for potential human health risks 南非林波波省Giyani Nwadzekudzeku村钻孔水质评估:对潜在人类健康风险的影响
Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100206
Tsakane Patience Maluleke, Sifelani Dube, Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, Abayneh Ataro Ambushe

Introduction

Due to a lack of potable water supplies in rural areas of South Africa, most rural communities depend on groundwater for subsistence. Concerns have been raised about the quality of Nwadzekudzeku village borehole water.

Methods

This study investigated physicochemical parameters, anions and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in drinking water to evaluate the borehole water quality from Nwadzekudzeku village. A multi-methods approach involving water quality analysis, geospatial mapping, multivariate statistical analysis, and human health risk analysis were employed in this study.

Results and Discussion

The results showed that borehole water had a pH ranging from 6.96 - 7.76, an electrical conductivity (EC) of 132 - 2740 µS.cm−1, total dissolved solids (TDS) of 381 - 1336 mg.L−1, resistivity in the range of 62 - 1030 Ω, salinity from 0.32 - 1.34 ppt and an oxidation–reduction potential (ORP) of 9.20 - 233 mV. Most borehole water samples were found to have all physicochemical parameters above the maximum permissible levels (MPLs) set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and South African National Standards (SANS) except for pH and temperature. Concentrations of anions were determined in the mg.L−1 range with Cl (44.0 – 853 mg.L−1) and NO3 (25.0 – 127 mg.L−1) as the only anions above WHO and SANS stipulated limits for drinking water. The results of cations showed that Na is the dominant cation with concentrations ranging from 42.8 – 241 mg.L−1, which exceed the WHO MPL. Based on the cation and anion dominance in the borehole water, the water is predominantly Na-Cl water type. The concentrations of PTEs in water were within the MPLs set by WHO. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed that the hydrochemical parameters were enriched in the aquifer through ion exchange reaction, dissolution of silicate minerals from the mafic-ultramafic lithologies, and agricultural activities. Children are the hypersensitive population with respect to nitrate toxicity in water as they show cumulative hazard index (HI) values ranging from 0.02 - 6.59 with an average value of 2.49, whereas HI for adults ranged from 0.02 - 4.71 with an average value of 1.78.

Conclusion

This suggests that there is a high non-carcinogenic risk in the Nwadzekudzeku village because of the concentration of nitrate, as indicated by the average cumulative HI for children and adults being higher than the recommended value of 1.
由于南非农村地区缺乏饮用水供应,大多数农村社区依靠地下水维持生计。人们对Nwadzekudzeku村井水的质量表示担忧。方法对Nwadzekudzeku村井水水质进行理化指标、阴离子及潜在有毒元素(pte)评价。本研究采用水质分析、地理空间制图、多元统计分析、人体健康风险分析等多种方法。结果与讨论结果表明,井水pH值为6.96 ~ 7.76,电导率(EC)为132 ~ 2740µS。cm−1,总溶解固体(TDS) 381 - 1336毫克。L−1,电阻率为62 ~ 1030 Ω,矿化度为0.32 ~ 1.34 ppt,氧化还原电位(ORP)为9.20 ~ 233 mV。除pH值和温度外,大多数钻孔水样的所有物理化学参数均高于世界卫生组织(WHO)和南非国家标准(SANS)规定的最大允许水平(MPLs)。测定mg中阴离子的浓度。L−1的范围是Cl−(44.0 - 853 mg.L−1)和NO3−(25.0 - 127 mg.L−1)是唯一超过WHO和SANS规定的饮用水限量的阴离子。阳离子分析结果表明,Na为主要阳离子,浓度范围为42.8 ~ 241mg。L−1,超过WHO的MPL。根据钻孔水中阳离子和阴离子的优势,水以Na-Cl型为主。水体中pte的浓度均在WHO规定的MPLs范围内。多元统计分析表明,水化学参数通过离子交换反应、基性-超基性岩性中硅酸盐矿物的溶解和农业活动而在含水层中富集。儿童是水中硝酸盐毒性的敏感人群,其累积危害指数(HI)值在0.02 - 6.59之间,平均值为2.49,而成人的HI值在0.02 - 4.71之间,平均值为1.78。结论Nwadzekudzeku村儿童和成人的平均累积HI值均高于推荐值1,表明该村存在较高的非致癌风险。
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The effects of nutrients on the growth and quality of medicinal and aromatic plants, affecting athletic abilities 营养物质对药用和芳香植物生长和品质的影响,影响运动能力
Pub Date : 2024-12-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100205
Mohammad Miransari, Shirin Adham, Mahdiar Miransari, Amir Arshia Miransari

Background

Although the use of medicinal and aromatic plants (herbs and fruits) has become popular, worldwide, more has yet to be indicated on their applications, due to their significance from economic and health aspects. Medicinal and aromatic plants are used for treating diseases and improving the nutrition and health of people including athletes.

Objectives and methods

It is accordingly pertinent to find and use methods, which may improve growth and biochemical properties of medicinal and aromatic plants. The objective was to investigate how macro- and micro-nutrients may effectively enhance the quantity and quality of medicinal and aromatic plants by regulating plant biochemical properties (production of secondary metabolites) and increasing plant growth and quality in different conditions including stress. This may also be of significance for the athletic activities.

Results

High number of related research and review articles were consulted, which indicated medicinal and aromatic plants and chemical supplements can be used to promote athletes' health and improve their athletic performance. This investigation also revealed that the production of free radicals during exercise may unfavorably affect athletes' health, however, the use of medicinal and aromatic plants may be a favorite method to diminish such unfavorite effects and enhance athletes' health. The use of soil microbes may also enhance the growth and physiology of medicinal and aromatic plants in different conditions by enhancing plant nutrient uptake and subsequent alleviation of stress.

Conclusion

In the present review the most recent research about the effects of nutrients on the growth and physiological properties of medicinal and aromatic plants and their subsequent effects on the athletes' health have been reviewed and analysed. Planning a suitable nutritional strategy for the athletes using chemical supplements and medicinal and aromatic plants can significantly improve their performance. The review can be beneficial for promoting people's health including athletes in the society, which is also of economic significance as it may decrease the expenses spent for medical treatment in the society.
虽然药用和芳香植物(草药和水果)的使用已经在世界范围内变得流行,但由于它们在经济和健康方面的重要性,它们的应用尚未得到更多的说明。药用和芳香植物用于治疗疾病和改善人们包括运动员的营养和健康。目的与方法寻找和利用改善药用和芳香植物生长和生化特性的方法是有针对性的。目的是研究宏量营养素和微量营养素如何通过调控植物生化特性(次生代谢物的产生)和促进植物生长和品质,在包括逆境在内的不同条件下有效提高药用和芳香植物的数量和质量。这可能对体育活动也有意义。结果查阅了大量相关研究和综述文章,表明药用植物、芳香植物和化学补剂可以促进运动员的健康,提高运动员的运动成绩。本研究还揭示了运动过程中自由基的产生可能会对运动员的健康产生不利影响,而使用药用植物和芳香植物可能是减少这种不利影响和增强运动员健康的最好方法。土壤微生物的利用还可能通过促进植物对养分的吸收和随后的胁迫缓解,促进药用和芳香植物在不同条件下的生长和生理。结论对营养物质对药用和芳香植物生长和生理特性的影响及其对运动员健康的影响等方面的最新研究进展进行了综述和分析。为运动员规划合适的营养策略,使用化学补充剂和药用和芳香植物可以显著提高他们的表现。审查可以有利于促进包括运动员在内的社会人们的健康,也有经济意义,因为它可以减少社会上的医疗费用。
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Appraisal of pollution, ecological and health risks assessment of trace metals in soils of Logbadjeck quarrying area, Nyong Series, Cameroon 喀麦隆 Nyong 系列 Logbadjeck 采石区土壤中痕量金属的污染、生态和健康风险评估鉴定
Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100204
Anicet Feudjio Tiabou , Guy Amie Atabe Atabe , Cyrille Sigue , Lemnyuy Prosper Yiika , Fatemeh Kachoueiyan , Nkeng Enstein Forchenallah

Background

Assessing toxic metals in agricultural soils or farmlands is a worldwide concern for maintaining ecosystem health, especially in developing countries such as Cameroon. Therefore, this study examines the contamination levels and the ecological and health risks of trace metals in the soils of the Logbadjeck quarrying area.

Methods

Soil samples from the Logbadjeck quarrying area were examined using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).

Results and discussion

The findings of this research show that trace metals in soils examined significantly exceeded the permissible limit. Correlation matrix and principal component analysis suggest similar provenance of trace metals. A low to moderate level of contamination was found using the geo-accumulation index, ecological risk index, and contamination factor. Logbadjeck soils had minimal pollution levels, as indicated by most stations with pollution load index values < 1 and Nemerow integrated pollution index values of 1–2. The ecological and toxic risk index shows negligible ecological risk and no toxic risk levels of trace metals. The health risk assessment's findings showed that while accidental ingestion and skin contact with trace metals in soils exposed recreational receptors to carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks, it was necessary to implement policies and undertake remediation to control the elevated carcinogenic risks of Cr, Ni, and Pb in soil. This study's data offers profound insights into our knowledge of environmental contaminants and their potentially harmful impacts in the study area.

Conclusion

The soils of the Logbadjeck quarrying area are in the low to moderate contamination category due to geogenic influences and anthropogenic practices. It is recommended that ongoing soil and agricultural products be monitored to avoid trace metal concentrations from anthropogenic practices in the food chain rising above permissible bounds and safeguard the health of humans and animals in the research region.
背景评估农业土壤或农田中的有毒金属是维护生态系统健康的一个世界性问题,在喀麦隆等发展中国家尤其如此。因此,本研究对 Logbadjeck 采石区土壤中的痕量金属的污染水平及其对生态和健康的风险进行了研究。相关矩阵和主成分分析表明,痕量金属的来源相似。利用地质累积指数、生态风险指数和污染因子发现,污染程度为中低。大多数站点的污染负荷指数值为 1,内默罗综合污染指数值为 1-2,这表明 Logbadjeck 土壤的污染水平极低。生态和毒性风险指数显示,生态风险可忽略不计,痕量金属无毒性风险水平。健康风险评估结果表明,虽然意外摄入和皮肤接触土壤中的微量金属会使娱乐受体面临致癌和非致癌风险,但有必要实施相关政策并进行修复,以控制土壤中铬、镍和铅的致癌风险升高。这项研究的数据为我们了解研究地区的环境污染物及其潜在的有害影响提供了深刻的见解。建议对土壤和农产品进行持续监测,以避免食物链中人为活动产生的痕量金属浓度超过允许范围,保障研究地区人类和动物的健康。
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Elemental profiling of the root samples of six species of the genus Sida L 六种飞燕草属植物根部样本的元素分析
Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100201
G Ashwathy, Krishnakumar K

Introduction

Sida L. is a medicinally important genus comprising many species used in the traditional systems of medicine in different parts of the world. The present study deals with the elemental analysis of the root samples of six species of Sida L. viz., S. alnifolia L., S. beddomei Jacob., S. fryxelli Sivar. & Pradeep., S. rhomboidea Roxb. ex. Flemming., and S. keralensis E. S. S. Kumar, Shailaja, Sreekala, Parthipan & R. Prakashkumar sp. nov.

Materials and methods

Field explorations were carried out in Kerala, India, and root samples of different species were collected, shade-dried, and powdered. The powdered root samples of each species were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), and Flame Photometer.

Results

The presence of Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), and Lead (Pb) were detected in the species of Sida L. under study. The most abundant macro-element was detected as K, ranging from 15,630±0.21 mg kg−1 in S. rhomboidea to 24,910±0.14 mg kg−1 in S. beddomei. Among the micro-elements, Fe was present in higher concentrations ranging from 461.7 ± 193.96 mg kg−1 in S. cordata to 1363.93±192.90 mg kg−1 in S. beddomei. Toxic metals like Cr, Cd, Ni, and Pb were below detectable levels.

Conclusion

The elemental composition of the species under study was quite different but within the permissible limits recommended by WHO. The current study revealed that the species of Sida L. under study could be valuable for Ayurvedic practitioners and traditional healers in developing herbal formulations.
导言西达属(Sida L.)是一个具有重要药用价值的属,由世界不同地区传统医学体系中使用的许多物种组成。本研究涉及六种 Sida L.根样本的元素分析,即 S. alnifolia L.、S. beddomei Jacob.、S. fryxelli Sivar、和 S. keralensis E. S. S. Kumar, Shailaja, Sreekala, Parthipan & R. Prakashkumar sp.使用原子吸收分光光度计(AAS)和火焰光度计对每个物种的粉末根样本进行分析。结果在研究的 Sida L. 物种中检测到钠(Na)、钾(K)、钙(Ca)、镁(Mg)、铁(Fe)、锌(Zn)、锰(Mn)、铜(Cu)、镉(Cd)、铬(Cr)、镍(Ni)和铅(Pb)的存在。检测到的最丰富的宏量元素是钾,含量范围从 S. rhomboidea 的 15,630±0.21 mg kg-1 到 S. beddomei 的 24,910±0.14 mg kg-1。在微量元素中,铁的含量较高,从脐带鱼的 461.7 ± 193.96 mg kg-1 到贝多美鱼的 1363.93 ± 192.90 mg kg-1。有毒金属如铬、镉、镍和铅的含量低于可检测水平。目前的研究表明,所研究的 Sida L. 物种对阿育吠陀医师和传统治疗师开发草药配方很有价值。
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