Cadmium, Chromium, and Lead Uptake Associated Health Risk Assessment of : A Commonly Consumed Green Leafy Vegetable

Overview

Journal J Toxicol

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Toxicology

Date 2021 May 31

PMID 34054946

Citations 1

Authors

W M Dimuthu Nilmini Wijeyaratne

E A Charuni Sewwandi Kumari

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Abstract

Green leafy vegetables are becoming increasingly popular in the developing countries due to their high nutritious value, common availability, and low cost. However, no studies have assessed the health risks associated with consumption of fresh green leafy vegetables. The present study assessed Cd, Cr, and Pb associated health risks in a commonly consumed green leafy vegetable in developing countries, . The Cd, Cr, and Pb concentrations in roots, leaves, and root zone soil of harvested from organic and non-organic cultivations were measured. The results indicated that Cd, Cr, and Pb concentrations in roots and leaves of exceeded the WHO/FAO safe limits for human consumption. Further, bioconcentration factor, soil to root, and root to leaf translocation factors indicated a potential of hyperaccumulating Cd in roots and leaves of . However, the target hazard quotients for Cd, Cr, and Pb were less than 1 indicating negligible health hazard associated with long time consumption of .

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