Toxic Metal Profiles, Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Human Health Risk Assessment of Some Locally Produced Beverages in Nigeria
Odangowei Inetiminebi Ogidi, Uchechi E. Enenebeaku, Ebifanimi Okara, Stephanie A Elumelu
Abstract
Toxic metal contamination is a major problem of our environment and they are also one of the major contaminating agents of our food supply. The knowledge of metals in foods is essential for calculating the dietary intakes of essential metals and evaluation of human exposure to toxic elements. The aim of this study was to assess the toxic metal profiles, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic human health risk of some locally produced beverages in Nigeria.
Topics & Concepts
CarcinogenHuman healthEnvironmental healthContaminationRisk assessmentHeavy metalsFood contaminantHealth riskEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental chemistryFood scienceMedicineChemistryBiologyComputer scienceOrganic chemistryEcologyComputer securityHeavy Metals in PlantsHeavy metals in environment