Algae are becoming increasingly common because of their importance in vegan and
vegetarian diets. Although they are a source of essential minerals, vitamins and …

Whey protein is a by-product obtained from cheese manufacturing, contains high amounts of
essential metals and amino acids. We assessed levels and health risk of Co, Ni, Sn, Cr, Cu …

The muscles of lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush Walbaum, 1792), crucian carp (Carassius
carassius Linnaeus, 1758), flounder (Platichthys flesus Linnaeus, 1758), gilthead seabream …

Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 mm and have been classified as contaminants
of emerging concern. In recent years, the ubiquity of microplastics has caused a serious …

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 …

The effects of Hg exposure on blood parameters and gill physiology of tilapia (Oreochromis
niloticus) were analyzed. Fish maintained in freshwater were exposed for 7 days (d) to …

To assess the total daily mercury intake and main exposure sources of residents, six food
groups, including marine fish, freshwater fish, poultry, livestock, vegetables, and cereals …

Most amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases are considered sporadic, without a known
genetic basis, and lifestyle factors are suspected to play an etiologic role. We previously …

The main objectives of the present study were to measure the concentration of mercury in
Alosa spp. muscle tissue and to assess the health risk to consumers. For this purpose, fish …

Several microwave-assisted digestion methods were tested at the Centro de Estudios
Aplicados en Química laboratory in Quito, Ecuador, to determine the accuracy and …