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Sara Lara-Torres; Dany Figueiredo; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. Corrigendum to “Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China” [J. Trace Elem. Med. Biol. 67 (2021) 126792]. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 2021, 68, 126838 .
AMA StyleSara Lara-Torres, Dany Figueiredo, Soraya Paz, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Carmen Rubio, Dailos González-Weller, Consuelo Revert, Arturo Hardisson. Corrigendum to “Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China” [J. Trace Elem. Med. Biol. 67 (2021) 126792]. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2021; 68 ():126838.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSara Lara-Torres; Dany Figueiredo; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. 2021. "Corrigendum to “Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China” [J. Trace Elem. Med. Biol. 67 (2021) 126792]." Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 68, no. : 126838.
Seaweed is now considered a functional food with a high nutritional value in Western countries, and the consumption of different species of edible algae has grown exponentially in recent decades. However, anthropogenic pressure on the seas has increased the presence of pollutants such as toxic metals and nitrates that can accumulate in algae. It is necessary to know the levels of these contaminants and the dietary exposure from the consumption of edible algae. The content of toxic metals (Cd, Pb, Hg) and nitrates (NO3−) was determined in 72 samples of edible algae marketed in the Canary Islands (Spain). Cd stands out in the Asian algae hijiki (1.196 mg/kg) and nori (1.005 mg/kg). Pb stands out in the Asian wakame seaweed (0.119 mg/kg). The highest mean concentration of Hg was in European arame algae (0.055 mg/kg). Some samples of the nori seaweed had NO3− concentrations of >8000 mg/kg. Considering the consumption recommended by the manufacturer of 4 g/day, the maximum admissible intake values are not exceeded, and, consequently, this does not pose a risk to health. However, in the case of Cd, Pb, Hg, and NO3−, legislation is necessary to regulate their content in edible algae.
Verónica Martín-León; Soraya Paz; Prospero D’Eufemia; Juan Plasencia; Gianni Sagratini; Gianmarco Marcantoni; Mercedes Navarro-Romero; Ángel Gutiérrez; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz. Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Cd, Pb, Hg) and Nitrates (NO3−) from Seaweed Consumption. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 6934 .
AMA StyleVerónica Martín-León, Soraya Paz, Prospero D’Eufemia, Juan Plasencia, Gianni Sagratini, Gianmarco Marcantoni, Mercedes Navarro-Romero, Ángel Gutiérrez, Arturo Hardisson, Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz. Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Cd, Pb, Hg) and Nitrates (NO3−) from Seaweed Consumption. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (15):6934.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVerónica Martín-León; Soraya Paz; Prospero D’Eufemia; Juan Plasencia; Gianni Sagratini; Gianmarco Marcantoni; Mercedes Navarro-Romero; Ángel Gutiérrez; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz. 2021. "Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Cd, Pb, Hg) and Nitrates (NO3−) from Seaweed Consumption." Applied Sciences 11, no. 15: 6934.
The Canary Islands are home to many cetacean species, many of which are resident species. The present work aims to analyze, for the first time to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the macronutrients, micronutrients and trace elements and toxic heavy metals in muscle and liver tissue of six species of stranded cetaceans in the Canary Islands. The study species were: Tursiops truncatus, Stenella frontalis, Delphinus delphis, Grampus griseus, Globicephala macrorynchus and Physeter macrocephalus. Statistical analysis studied the significant differences between the concentrations in muscle and liver tissues, with the differences in element content depending on the type of diving and length of the species. The results indicate that there are differences between muscle and liver for Ca, Cd, Co, Cu, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr, V and Zn. Deep-diving animals differ in their concentrations of Cr, Cu, Mg, Mn, Mo, and Zn with respect to shallow-diving animals in muscle and in liver in Al, B, Cr, K, Mn and Mo. As for the differences between sex, the males present differences in their concentrations of B, Cd, K and Mg in muscle tissue with respect to the females, while differences in the liver were only detected in the Fe content. The study of the correlations shows that as the size of the animal increases, the concentration of Cd increases while the concentrations of Al, Cu and Zn decrease. The specimens foraging in shallower waters had the highest concentration of the macronutrient.
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao; Jesús Alcázar-Treviño; Manuel Alduán; Gonzalo Lozano; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Soraya Paz; Manuel Carrillo; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Metal content in stranded pelagic vs deep-diving cetaceans in the Canary Islands. Chemosphere 2021, 285, 131441 .
AMA StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao, Jesús Alcázar-Treviño, Manuel Alduán, Gonzalo Lozano, Arturo Hardisson, Carmen Rubio, Dailos González-Weller, Soraya Paz, Manuel Carrillo, Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Metal content in stranded pelagic vs deep-diving cetaceans in the Canary Islands. Chemosphere. 2021; 285 ():131441.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao; Jesús Alcázar-Treviño; Manuel Alduán; Gonzalo Lozano; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Soraya Paz; Manuel Carrillo; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. 2021. "Metal content in stranded pelagic vs deep-diving cetaceans in the Canary Islands." Chemosphere 285, no. : 131441.
Despite its legislative regulation and control, the quality and safety of aquatic products is somewhat questioned due to the potential bioaccumulation of pollutants. The elements (Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, V and Zn) were determined in the liver and muscle of wild and captive-reared Seriola dumerili with the aim of studying possible differences between origins, and sex-related variations. Additionally, the dietary intake of these elements derived from its consumption was also evaluated. Most of the elements and metals analyzed were accumulated to a higher extent in the liver of wild specimens whereas lower differences were observed in the muscle. Overall, the elements and metal composition of wild females strongly differed from that of captive-reared specimens probably related to the mobilization of nutrients for the spawning season in wild mature females, which were greater than their captive-reared counterparts.
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao; Ninoska Adern; Arturo Hardisson; Dailos González-Weller; Carmen Rubio; Soraya Paz; José A. Pérez; Rosa Zupa; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Differences in macroelements, trace elements and toxic metals between wild and captive-reared greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) from the Mediterranean Sea. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2021, 170, 112637 .
AMA StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao, Ninoska Adern, Arturo Hardisson, Dailos González-Weller, Carmen Rubio, Soraya Paz, José A. Pérez, Rosa Zupa, Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Differences in macroelements, trace elements and toxic metals between wild and captive-reared greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) from the Mediterranean Sea. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2021; 170 ():112637.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao; Ninoska Adern; Arturo Hardisson; Dailos González-Weller; Carmen Rubio; Soraya Paz; José A. Pérez; Rosa Zupa; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. 2021. "Differences in macroelements, trace elements and toxic metals between wild and captive-reared greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) from the Mediterranean Sea." Marine Pollution Bulletin 170, no. : 112637.
The Canary Islands is an archipelago that consumes cereals and derivatives imported from other regions of the world. The increase in contamination with toxic metals makes it necessary to assess the content of toxicological metals of interest to ensure quality and safety. The content of toxic metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni, Sr) was determined in 221 samples of cereals and derivatives (corn, wheat, gofio, corn gofio, barley gofio, roasted corn and flour) marketed in the Canary Islands using ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) to assess dietary exposure. Al content recorded in barley gofio (29.5 mg/kg fresh weight) stands out. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of Pb is 52 µg/day if 100 g/day of barley gofio is consumed (121% and 240% of the BMDL nephrotoxicity limit set by the EFSA at 0.63 µg/kg body weight/day for adults and children, respectively). The EDI of PB is 16 µg/day if 30 g barley gofio/day is consumed by adults (36.2% of the abovementioned BMDL nephrotoxicity limit). The EDI of Pb is 7.8 µg/day if 15 g barley gofio/day is consumed by children (32.2% of the abovementioned BMDL nephrotoxicity limit). Gofio is a food of high nutritional value. It is necessary to establish monitoring programs for toxic metals in raw materials and processed products to reduce exposure levels.
Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sr) from the Consumption of Cereals in Canary Islands. Foods 2021, 10, 1158 .
AMA StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz, Soraya Paz, Ángel Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Consuelo Revert, Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sr) from the Consumption of Cereals in Canary Islands. Foods. 2021; 10 (6):1158.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. 2021. "Human Exposure to Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sr) from the Consumption of Cereals in Canary Islands." Foods 10, no. 6: 1158.
The presence of toxic toxic metals in lipstick can pose a health risk to many consumers of this type of cosmetics, especially for women. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess consequences attributed to dermal and oral exposure to toxic metals in lipsticks manufactured in China and Europe as determined by non-cancer and cancer risks assessment models from SCCS and USEPA, respectively. The treatment of the samples was carried out by calcination using muffle furnaces and the determination of Al, Cd and Pb were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The concentration of Cd and Pb in the study samples does not exceed the limits stablished for the FDA (00,228 mg kg−1·day−1 for Cd and 000,343 mg kg−1·day−1 for Pb, respectively) but they do not comply with the Regulation of the European Parliament, which prohibits the presence of these two metals in cosmetics. Neither European Union nor United States have established maximum levels for Al in cosmetics. The cancer risk assessment of Cd and Pb metals resulted in a total cancer risk less than 1. The results of non-cancer oral risk assessment for Pb had a MoS result of 88 for China and 62 for Europe, suggesting that Pb poses a risk for the human health, especially in samples manufactured in Europe.
Sara Lara-Torres; Dany Figueiredo; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 2021, 67, 126792 .
AMA StyleSara Lara-Torres, Dany Figueiredo, Soraya Paz, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Carmen Rubio, Dailos González-Weller, Consuelo Revert, Arturo Hardisson. Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2021; 67 ():126792.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSara Lara-Torres; Dany Figueiredo; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. 2021. "Determination and risk assessment of toxic metals in lipsticks from Europe and China." Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 67, no. : 126792.
Consumption of cereals and cereal-based products represents 47% of the total food energy intake in Cape Verde. However, cereals also contribute to dietary exposure to metals that may pose a risk. Strengthening food security and providing nutritional information is a high-priority challenge for the Cape Verde government. In this study, toxic metal content (Cr, Ni, Sr, Al, Cd, and Pb) is determined in 126 samples of cereals and derivatives (rice, corn, wheat, corn flour, wheat flour, corn gofio) consumed in Cape Verde. Wheat flour samples stand out, with the highest Sr (1.60 mg/kg), Ni (0.25 mg/kg) and Cr (0.13 mg/kg) levels. While the consumption of 100 g/day of wheat would contribute to 13.2% of the tolerable daily intake (TDI) of Ni, a consumption of 100 g/day of wheat flour would contribute to 8.18% of the tolerable weekly intake (TWI) of Cd. Results show relevant Al levels (1.17–13.4 mg/kg), with the highest level observed in corn gofio. The mean Pb average content in cereals is 0.03–0.08 mg/kg, with the highest level observed in corn gofio. Al and Pb levels are lower in cereals without husks. Without being a health risk, the consumption of 100 g/day of wheat contributes to 17.5% of the European benchmark doses lower confidence limit (BMDL) of Pb for nephrotoxic effects; the consumption of 100 g/day of corn gofio provides an intake of 1.34 mg Al/day (13.7% of the TWI) and 8 µg Pb/day (20% of the BMDL for nephrotoxic effects). A strategy to minimize the dietary exposure of the Cape Verdean population to toxic metals from cereals should consider the continuous monitoring of imported cereals on arrival in Cape Verde, the assessment of the population’s total diet exposure to toxic metals and educational campaigns.
Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel Gutiérrez; Verena Gomes Furtado; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals in Cereals in Cape Verde: Risk Assessment Evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3833 .
AMA StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz, Soraya Paz, Ángel Gutiérrez, Verena Gomes Furtado, Dailos González-Weller, Consuelo Revert, Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals in Cereals in Cape Verde: Risk Assessment Evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (7):3833.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel Gutiérrez; Verena Gomes Furtado; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. 2021. "Toxic Metals in Cereals in Cape Verde: Risk Assessment Evaluation." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 7: 3833.
Cereals and their derivatives are the basis of human nutrition. However, cereals also contribute to the dietary exposure to toxic metals that may pose a risk. Strengthening food security and nutrition information is a high priority challenge for the Cape Verde Government. The toxic metals content (Cr, Ni, Sr, Al, Cd, Pb) has been determined in 126 samples of cereals and derivatives (rice, corn gofio, corn flour, wheat flour, corn, wheat) consumed in Cape Verde. Wheat flour samples stand out for registering the highest Sr (1.60 mg/kg), Ni (0.25 mg/kg) and Cr (0.13 mg/kg). The results show relevant Al levels (1.17 – 13.4 mg/kg) with its highest levels in corn gofio. The mean Pb average content in the cereals is 0.03 – 0.08 mg/kg with the highest level observed in corn gofio. The Al and Pb levels are lower in cereals without husks. A consumption of 100 g/day of corn gofio provide an intake of 1.34 mg Al/day (13.7% of the tolerable weekly intake established at 1 mg/kg bw/week) and 8 µg Pb/day (20% of the BMDL set at 0.63 µg/kg bw/day for nephrotoxic effects). The minimization of the dietary exposure of the Cape Verdean population to toxic metals is through the importation of higher quality cereals.
Carmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel J Gutiérrez; Verena Gomes Furtado; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals in Cereals and Derivatives Consumed in Cape Verde: A Risk Assessment Study. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz, Soraya Paz, Ángel J Gutiérrez, Verena Gomes Furtado, Dailos González-Weller, Consuelo Revert, Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals in Cereals and Derivatives Consumed in Cape Verde: A Risk Assessment Study. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Rubio-Armendáriz; Soraya Paz; Ángel J Gutiérrez; Verena Gomes Furtado; Dailos González-Weller; Consuelo Revert; Arturo Hardisson. 2021. "Toxic Metals in Cereals and Derivatives Consumed in Cape Verde: A Risk Assessment Study." , no. : 1.
Metal pollution in the marine environment can damage places with exceptional biodiversity such as the Galapagos Islands. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the toxic risk from metals derived from fish consumption and to perform a nutritional assessment. We sampled 20 individuals of demersal (Caulolatilus princeps and Mycteroperca olfax) and pelagic (Thunnus albacares and Seriolella violacea) species. The levels of the toxic elements (Al, B, Ba, Cd, Ni, Pb and Sr), and the macroelements, microelements and trace elements (Ca, Cr, Fe, K, Li, Mn, Mo, Mg, Na, V and Zn) of species muscle tissue were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Demersal species have higher concentrations of Cr, K, Mg and Mo; while pelagic species have higher levels of Zn. M. olfax could potentially cause Cd toxicity so it is recommended not to ingest more than 86 and 73 g of this species (i.e. roughly, one serving) per week for men and women, respectively. None of the species could be marketed in Europe and the USA due to Cd level exceed the allowed limits by EFSA and FAO. Furthermore, the dietary intake of C. princeps is recommended due to its high concentration of Ca, Na, K, Mg and Cr, while T. albacares is recommended for people with Zn deficiency. However, due to the Cd level in C. princeps it is not recommended to ingest more than five servings per week. We attribute the source of metals in the studied fish from the volcanic origin of the islands rather than from human pollution. This is the first study that thoroughly estimate concentration of metals in commercial fish species and its contribution to food security in the Galapagos.
Eduardo Franco-Fuentes; Nicolas Moity; Jorge Ramírez-González; Solange Andrade-Vera; Arturo Hardisson; Dailos González-Weller; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Metals in commercial fish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve: Contribution to food security and toxic risk assessment. Journal of Environmental Management 2021, 286, 112188 .
AMA StyleEduardo Franco-Fuentes, Nicolas Moity, Jorge Ramírez-González, Solange Andrade-Vera, Arturo Hardisson, Dailos González-Weller, Soraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Ángel J. Gutiérrez. Metals in commercial fish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve: Contribution to food security and toxic risk assessment. Journal of Environmental Management. 2021; 286 ():112188.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEduardo Franco-Fuentes; Nicolas Moity; Jorge Ramírez-González; Solange Andrade-Vera; Arturo Hardisson; Dailos González-Weller; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Ángel J. Gutiérrez. 2021. "Metals in commercial fish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve: Contribution to food security and toxic risk assessment." Journal of Environmental Management 286, no. : 112188.
Sarpa salpa is a fish belonging to the Sparidae family and is usually found in local markets. Toxic metals such as aluminum (Al), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and trace elements such as boron (B), barium (Ba), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), lithium (Li), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), strontium (Sr), vanadium (V) and zinc (Zn) are incorporated into fish tissues and remain there. The liver has the highest concentrations of all the analyzed toxic metals and almost all the analyzed trace elements. The consumption of 100 g/day of S. salpa muscle tissue does not pose a health risk. However, 100 g/day of liver consumption may pose a serious health risk due to the intake of Cd (572% of the tolerable weekly intake for adults with a body weight of 68.48 kg) and Pb (117% of the tolerable daily intake for adults weighing 68.48 kg). The consumption of liver of this species is not recommended due to its possible harmful effects on health.
Alberto Gutiérrez-Ravelo; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Conrado Carrascosa-Iruzubieta; Dailos González-Weller; José M. Caballero; Consuelo Revert; Carmen Rubio; Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Pb) and Trace Element (B, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sr, V, Zn) Levels in Sarpa Salpa from the North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean Region. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7212 .
AMA StyleAlberto Gutiérrez-Ravelo, Ángel J. Gutiérrez, Soraya Paz, Conrado Carrascosa-Iruzubieta, Dailos González-Weller, José M. Caballero, Consuelo Revert, Carmen Rubio, Arturo Hardisson. Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Pb) and Trace Element (B, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sr, V, Zn) Levels in Sarpa Salpa from the North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean Region. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (19):7212.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlberto Gutiérrez-Ravelo; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Conrado Carrascosa-Iruzubieta; Dailos González-Weller; José M. Caballero; Consuelo Revert; Carmen Rubio; Arturo Hardisson. 2020. "Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Pb) and Trace Element (B, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sr, V, Zn) Levels in Sarpa Salpa from the North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean Region." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 19: 7212.
Fluoride is a halogen found in soil and water from natural and anthropogenic sources. Foods, such as cereals, fruits, and vegetables, among others, absorb and accumulate fluoride. High intakes of this element produce toxic effects such as dental or skeletal fluorosis. Fluoride content was determined in a total of 144 samples from different food groups (cereals and derivatives, fruits, tree nuts, dry fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, and legumes) using selective fluoride ion potentiometry. The fluoride concentration stood out in almonds (3.70 ± 0.96 mg/kg), walnuts (3.53 ± 0.62 mg/kg), bread (2.54 ± 0.85 mg/kg), and rice (2.28 ± 0.93 mg/kg). Consumption of 236 g/day of bread or 263 g/day of rice represents 100% of the recommended daily intake (DRI) set at 0.6 mg/day for children aged 1–3 years. In the case of rice consumption by children of these ages, it is recommended to use bottled water for rice preparation. The consumption of the analyzed foods by teenagers and adults does not pose a health risk.
Juan R. Jaudenes; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Arturo Hardisson. Fluoride Risk Assessment from Consumption of Different Foods Commercialized in a European Region. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 6582 .
AMA StyleJuan R. Jaudenes, Ángel J. Gutiérrez, Soraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Arturo Hardisson. Fluoride Risk Assessment from Consumption of Different Foods Commercialized in a European Region. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (18):6582.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan R. Jaudenes; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Arturo Hardisson. 2020. "Fluoride Risk Assessment from Consumption of Different Foods Commercialized in a European Region." Applied Sciences 10, no. 18: 6582.
Tofu is one of the most consumed soybean products. Currently, tofu is consumed in vegan and vegetarian diets to avoid meat. However, it is necessary to determine the content of essential elements to assess the dietary intake. Essential elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mo, Co) were determined in 130 samples of tofu by ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy). The highest element content was found in flavoured tofu; the most notable were Na (2519 mg/kg wet weight) and Fe (19.5 mg/kg ww). Consumption of 200 g/day of flavoured tofu by adults would mean a high contribution of Cu (46.9% women, 38.1% men), Fe (55.7% women, 65.0% men) and Na (25.2% adults) to its AI (adequate intakes) sets by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). Natural tofu would mean a remarkably Mn contribution (50% adults) to the AI. Tofu could be an important source of essential elements such as Mg, Mn, Na, Cu and Fe.
Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. Dietary Intake of Essential Elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mo, Co) from Tofu Consumption. Biological Trace Element Research 2020, 199, 382 -388.
AMA StyleSoraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Arturo Hardisson. Dietary Intake of Essential Elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mo, Co) from Tofu Consumption. Biological Trace Element Research. 2020; 199 (1):382-388.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSoraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. 2020. "Dietary Intake of Essential Elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mo, Co) from Tofu Consumption." Biological Trace Element Research 199, no. 1: 382-388.
Plant-based beverages have been positioned as an alternative to cow's milk. Some of the most commonly consumed plant-based beverages are those made from soybeans. Soybean beverages can be an important source of essential elements. However, soybean plants can be exposed to high concentrations of contaminants, such as toxic metals, from the soil and the environment. The objective of this study was to determine the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs; Fe, Cu, Cr, Co, Mn, Mo, Zn, B, Ba, Ni, Li, Sr, V, Al, Cd, and Pb) to evaluate the human exposure and toxic risk from the consumption of these soybean beverages. Forty samples of various brands of soybean beverages were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy. The most abundant PTE was Al (3.93 mg/L), followed by Fe (1.91 mg/L) and Ba (0.69 mg/L). Based on a mean consumption of two servings of soybean beverage per day (250 mL per serving), this consumption results in a daily intake of Al and Pb that is significant but still below of the maximum recommended amount. However, higher consumption could exceed the maximum recommended Al and Pb values, with consequent risks to the human health. HIGHLIGHTS
Carmen Rubio; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Raquel Martín; Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Potentially Toxic Elements from the Consumption of Soybean Beverages Commercialized in Spain. Journal of Food Protection 2020, 84, 932 -937.
AMA StyleCarmen Rubio, Soraya Paz, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Raquel Martín, Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Potentially Toxic Elements from the Consumption of Soybean Beverages Commercialized in Spain. Journal of Food Protection. 2020; 84 (6):932-937.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Rubio; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Raquel Martín; Arturo Hardisson. 2020. "Human Exposure to Potentially Toxic Elements from the Consumption of Soybean Beverages Commercialized in Spain." Journal of Food Protection 84, no. 6: 932-937.
Contamination from metals as a result of anthropic action in coastal marine areas is increasing and it is therefore of great importance to have an appropriate follow-up program in these areas. Samples were taken in the intertidal in 6 sites, of which 5 were in the island of Tenerife and one in the island of Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain); in all sites, 15 anemone samples were collected. Twenty metals were analyzed by ICP-OES. The results show the highest concentrations of contamination in the area of Los Silos and Puerto del Carmen for the anthropogenic metals Cr, B, Ni, Cu, Pb, Cd, Fe, Li, and V; Los Silos shows Pb 25.264 ± 27.185 mg/kg and Cd 0.058 ± 0.050 mg/kg, which are high compared with the other sites and indicate that the area may be exposed to a high degree of contamination. Compared with other studies, Los Silos has the same or greater concentrations of anthropogenic metals than areas of greater pollution, such as the Mediterranean Sea or the Indian Ocean. For these reasons, Anemonia sulcata can be used as a bioindicator of anthropogenic contamination and it has become a useful organism for environmental pollution monitoring studies.
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao; José María Espinosa; Gonzalo Lozano; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Angel J. Gutiérrez. Determination of metals in Anemonia sulcata (Pennant, 1777) as a pollution bioindicator. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27, 21621 -21627.
AMA StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao, José María Espinosa, Gonzalo Lozano, Arturo Hardisson, Carmen Rubio, Dailos González-Weller, Angel J. Gutiérrez. Determination of metals in Anemonia sulcata (Pennant, 1777) as a pollution bioindicator. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020; 27 (17):21621-21627.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEnrique Lozano-Bilbao; José María Espinosa; Gonzalo Lozano; Arturo Hardisson; Carmen Rubio; Dailos González-Weller; Angel J. Gutiérrez. 2020. "Determination of metals in Anemonia sulcata (Pennant, 1777) as a pollution bioindicator." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27, no. 17: 21621-21627.
Mate is an infusion made from the dried leaves of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Yerba mate may be an important source of essential elements but could contain toxicologically relevant metals. Macroelements (Ca, Mg, Na, K), trace elements (B, Ba, Sr, V, Li, Ni, Fe, Zn, Cu, Cr, Co, Mn, Mo), and toxic metals (Al, Cd, Pb) content have been determined in 32 samples of yerba mate by ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry) with the aim of determining the element content of yerba mate leaves and the influence of temperature in the extraction of these elements from the plant to the infusion, and estimating the dietary intake for each element studied. The highest element contents have been found in infusions prepared with hot distilled water (70-75 °C); the most noteworthy are K (303 mg/L), Mn (4.85 mg/L), and Al (4.52 mg/L). The consumption recommended by the producers (500 mL infusion/day) contributes significantly to the daily intake of essential elements such as Mn, Mg, and Cu. This consumption does not pose a health risk, although it is necessary to assess the risk/benefit of Ni intake from mate consumption for people with impaired renal function (500 mL/day accounts for 52.2% of the TDI).
Ilaria Olivari; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson; Gianni Sagratini; Carmen Rubio. Macroelement, trace element, and toxic metal levels in leaves and infusions of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27, 21341 -21352.
AMA StyleIlaria Olivari, Soraya Paz, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Arturo Hardisson, Gianni Sagratini, Carmen Rubio. Macroelement, trace element, and toxic metal levels in leaves and infusions of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020; 27 (17):21341-21352.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIlaria Olivari; Soraya Paz; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson; Gianni Sagratini; Carmen Rubio. 2020. "Macroelement, trace element, and toxic metal levels in leaves and infusions of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis)." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27, no. 17: 21341-21352.
Fluoride is a widely distributed ion in the environment and, consequently, in water as well. High levels of fluoride in waters can be found in the Canary Islands because of their volcanic origin. Due to the risk and detrimental effects associated with a high fluoride intake, the content of this ion has been potentiometrically determined in 256 supply water samples from the islands of Tenerife, El Hierro, and La Palma, using a fluoride selective ion electrode. Fluoride mean concentration found on Tenerife is 4.22 mg/L, exceeding the parametric value of 1.5 mg/L set out in Spanish legislation. The consumption of 2 L of water from the studied municipalities of Tenerife would mean there is an excessive fluoride intake. The consumption of this water poses a serious risk to health. It is necessary to take action aimed at reducing the level of fluoride in the north of the island of Tenerife.
Carmen Rubio; Inmaculada Rodríguez; Juan Jaudenes; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Antonio Burgos; Arturo Hardisson; Consuelo Revert. Fluoride levels in supply water from a volcanic area in the Macaronesia region. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27, 11587 -11595.
AMA StyleCarmen Rubio, Inmaculada Rodríguez, Juan Jaudenes, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Soraya Paz, Antonio Burgos, Arturo Hardisson, Consuelo Revert. Fluoride levels in supply water from a volcanic area in the Macaronesia region. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020; 27 (11):11587-11595.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Rubio; Inmaculada Rodríguez; Juan Jaudenes; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Soraya Paz; Antonio Burgos; Arturo Hardisson; Consuelo Revert. 2020. "Fluoride levels in supply water from a volcanic area in the Macaronesia region." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27, no. 11: 11587-11595.
The increasing consumption of wakame algae (Undaria pinnatifida) and kombu (Laminaria ochroleuca) because of their culinary appeal and beneficial properties means there is a need to study the composition of these new foods. Algae stand out for their high iodine content, this being an essential element whenever it is ingested at recommended levels but which, ingested in high quantities, can cause harmful effects to health such as hyperthyroidism and even goiter. The iodine content in 30 samples of algae from different geographical origins (Asia and Europe) has been determined by oxidation-reduction titration with sodium thiosulfate. European kombu algae (27.7 ± 5.4 mg/kg dry weight) have the highest mean average iodine concentrations. European algae have higher iodine content than Asian algae. Significant differences (p < 0.05) have been recorded among wakame algae according to geographical origin. The consumption of 4 g/day of European kombu algae means an intake of 111 μg/day of iodine, which is a value close to the RDI (recommended daily intake) set at 150 μg/day. It is necessary to monitor iodine levels in algae to avoid excessive intakes and harmful effects on health.
Aitana González; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Iodine from the Consumption of Edible Seaweeds. Biological Trace Element Research 2019, 197, 361 -366.
AMA StyleAitana González, Soraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Angel J. Gutiérrez, Arturo Hardisson. Human Exposure to Iodine from the Consumption of Edible Seaweeds. Biological Trace Element Research. 2019; 197 (2):361-366.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAitana González; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Angel J. Gutiérrez; Arturo Hardisson. 2019. "Human Exposure to Iodine from the Consumption of Edible Seaweeds." Biological Trace Element Research 197, no. 2: 361-366.
Seaweed consumption has increased considerably in Europe as a result of new trends in food. The macroelement (Na, Ca, K, Mg) and trace element (B, Ba, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sr, V, Zn) levels in different species of edible brown seaweeds were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). European Himanthalia elongata species had the highest recorded concentrations of K (57480 mg/kg dry weight). Asian Undaria pinnatifida species had the highest Fe content (58.8 mg/kg dw). Five grams/day of dehydrated seaweed of the Asian U. pinnatifida species mainly contributes to the admissible daily intake of Mg (9.32% adults) and Na (7.05% adults). In any case which exceeds the maximum intake values of any of the elements analyzed, the macro- and trace element levels can vary considerably in a short period of time, so it is necessary to assess the toxic risk in edible seaweeds.
Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Inmaculada Frías; Gara Luis-González; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. Human exposure assessment to macro- and trace elements in the most consumed edible seaweeds in Europe. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2019, 26, 36478 -36485.
AMA StyleSoraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Inmaculada Frías, Gara Luis-González, Ángel J. Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Arturo Hardisson. Human exposure assessment to macro- and trace elements in the most consumed edible seaweeds in Europe. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2019; 26 (36):36478-36485.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSoraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Inmaculada Frías; Gara Luis-González; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. 2019. "Human exposure assessment to macro- and trace elements in the most consumed edible seaweeds in Europe." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26, no. 36: 36478-36485.
The levels of toxic metals (Al, Cd, Pb) and trace metals (B, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Sr, Zn) were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) in the muscle (sirloin and chuck) and liver from a total of 180 samples of steers (less than 2 years old) (Bos taurus) of foreign and local origin slaughtered on the island of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain). As regards toxic metals, Al was the metal with the highest contents in both tissues of the foreign steers (3.75 mg/kg in the muscle and 55.3 mg/kg in the liver) and the local steers (5.60 mg/kg in the muscle and 8.65 mg/kg in the liver). In conclusion, the present study confirmed that beef is a source of trace elements, mainly Fe and Zn. In addition, the consumption of this type of beef did not show significant intakes of toxic metals (Al, Cd, and Pb) and, therefore, the consumption of the steer muscle and liver does not pose a toxicological risk for Spanish consumers.
Nieves Rodríguez-Marín; Arturo Hardisson; Ángel José Gutiérrez; Gara Luis-González; Dailos González-Weller; Carmen Rubio; Soraya Paz. Toxic (Al, Cd, and Pb) and trace metal (B, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Sr, and Zn) levels in tissues of slaughtered steers: risk assessment for the consumers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2019, 26, 28787 -28795.
AMA StyleNieves Rodríguez-Marín, Arturo Hardisson, Ángel José Gutiérrez, Gara Luis-González, Dailos González-Weller, Carmen Rubio, Soraya Paz. Toxic (Al, Cd, and Pb) and trace metal (B, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Sr, and Zn) levels in tissues of slaughtered steers: risk assessment for the consumers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2019; 26 (28):28787-28795.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNieves Rodríguez-Marín; Arturo Hardisson; Ángel José Gutiérrez; Gara Luis-González; Dailos González-Weller; Carmen Rubio; Soraya Paz. 2019. "Toxic (Al, Cd, and Pb) and trace metal (B, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Sr, and Zn) levels in tissues of slaughtered steers: risk assessment for the consumers." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26, no. 28: 28787-28795.
The consumption of vegetable sausages or hamburgers is growing. The consumption of this type of product has increased exponentially in recent years for two main reasons: the rejection of meat consumption and the search for healthier foods. Vegetable sausages are relatively new products on the market and, as with other foods, they may contain trace elements, both essential and toxic. Thus, the objective of this work is the determination of the content of trace elements (B, Ba, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sr, V, Zn, Al, Cd, Pb) in 67 samples of vegetable sausages and burgers (27 samples of vegetable sausages and 39 samples of vegetable burgers) by means of ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry). The highest trace element levels were found in the sausage's samples, which remarkably are the Fe (14.1 mg/kg wet weight), Al (5.10 mg/kg ww), and Pb (0.05 mg/kg ww) content. Meanwhile, the levels of Zn (8.35 mg/kg ww), Mn (5.04 mg/kg ww), and Sr (2.77 mg/kg ww) were higher in burger's samples. The dietary exposure reveals that the consumption of 100 g/day of these products offers an important intake of Fe, Mn, and Cu. About the toxic trace elements, the consumption of the vegetable sausages (100 g/day) represents an intake of 14.6% of the TDI (tolerable daily intake) of Pb and sets in 0.5 μg/kg body weight/day. The consumption of 100 g/day of vegetable sausages and burgers does not pose a health risk. However, a higher consumption can carry a risk; for that reason, it is necessary to set a maximum level of certain elements in this kind of products.
Pablo Padrón; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. Trace Element Levels in Vegetable Sausages and Burgers Determined by ICP-OES. Biological Trace Element Research 2019, 194, 616 -626.
AMA StylePablo Padrón, Soraya Paz, Carmen Rubio, Ángel J. Gutiérrez, Dailos González-Weller, Arturo Hardisson. Trace Element Levels in Vegetable Sausages and Burgers Determined by ICP-OES. Biological Trace Element Research. 2019; 194 (2):616-626.
Chicago/Turabian StylePablo Padrón; Soraya Paz; Carmen Rubio; Ángel J. Gutiérrez; Dailos González-Weller; Arturo Hardisson. 2019. "Trace Element Levels in Vegetable Sausages and Burgers Determined by ICP-OES." Biological Trace Element Research 194, no. 2: 616-626.