In the ongoing pursuit of enhancing food safety and quality through advanced technologies,
silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stand out for their antimicrobial properties. Despite being …

The associations between metallic elements and ovarian reserve function have remained
uncertain yet. In this case-control study, we involved 149 women with diminished ovarian …

Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food
supply is inevitable and complex. While essential metals such as sodium, potassium …

Environmental exposure to heavy metals and metalloids, originating from sources such as
mining and manufacturing activities, has been linked to adverse renal effects. This cross …

This study aimed to evaluate heavy metals concentrations in soils and vegetables (cabbage,
lettuce, and cassava) cultivated at Matola and Beluluane Industrial Parks, and to assess …

Greater access to processed foods worldwide poses challenges for regulatory bodies while
feeding debates about the effect of such foods on human health. In contrast to their raw …

Nowadays, there is an increased consumption of plant-based protein beverages like soy
beverages (SBs) as substitutes for cow milk (CM). Both accumulate toxic metals like lead …

Heavy metals are dangerous contaminants that constitute a threat to human health because
they persist in soils and are easily transferred into the food chain, causing damage to human …

Mercury (Hg) analyses in species of fish are performed for two reasons:(1) to safeguard
human health; and (2) to assess environmental quality, since different environmental …

The purpose of this study was to determine the origin, presence, and fate of the endocrine
disruptor di-ethylhexil phthalate (DEHP) during tequila production. For this, three tequila …