Health Risks from Contaminated Green Leafy Vegetables in Ambagarh Chowki
Jenn Hoskins
9th July, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- The study analyzed 52 elements in seven leafy vegetable species in Ambagarh Chowki, India
- Spinach had the highest accumulation of many elements, including harmful ones like lead and cadmium
- Twenty-one elements exceeded WHO's permissible limits, posing significant non-carcinogenic health risks
References
Main Study
1) Multi-element Contamination and Health Risks in Green Leafy Vegetables from Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh, India.
Published 8th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04285-3
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