Assessment of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk of exposure to potentially toxic elements in tea infusions: Determination by ICP-OES and multivariate statistical …

M Ahmed, M Ahmad, MA Khan, A Sohail… - Journal of Trace …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The perennial evergreen tea (Camellia sinensis) plant is one of the most
popular nonalcoholic drinks in the world. Fertilizers and industrial, agricultural, and …

Chemometric Analysis and Human Health Implications of Trace and Heavy/Non-Essential Metals through ingestion of Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Beverages

M Ahmed, A Yousaf, A Khaleeq, A Saddiqa… - … Trace Element Research, 2024 - Springer
Elevated levels of trace metals (TMs) and heavy/non-essential metals (HnMs) in commonly
consumed beverages concern the public and regulatory agencies. Thus, frequent …

Status of trace metals and arsenic in sediments and catfish muscles (Clarias gariepinus) from the Eastern Tanzanian basin

E Mayila, A Mzula, C Rumisha, M Leermakers… - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Trace metals and metalloids are groups of chemical elements that naturally occur in low
concentrations and cycle in the environment driven by natural processes and human …

[HTML][HTML] Quantitative analysis and health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in pet food samples using ultrasound assisted hydrogen peroxide extraction …

N Ncube, M Thatyana, Y Tancu, N Mketo - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a lack of information regarding the presence of heavy metals in feed ingredients for
animals. Therefore, this study examines 10 feed samples collected from commercial pet food …

[HTML][HTML] Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Cosmetics Due to Potentially Toxic/Heavy Metal (loid) Contamination: Source Identification for Sustainability and Human …

M Ahmed, M Ahmad, A Sohail, M Sanaullah, A Saeed… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cosmetics are a staple in daily beauty routines worldwide, embraced for their role in
enhancing personal appearance and self-care. However, their direct application exposes …

Contamination of trace, non-essential/heavy metals in nutraceuticals/dietary supplements: A chemometric modelling approach and evaluation of human health risk …

M Naz, M Ahmed, F Aftab, MA Ali, M Sanaullah… - Food and Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Across the world, nutraceuticals/dietary supplements are commonly consumed without
medical supervision, and believing these products are harmless to health. However, these …

[HTML][HTML] Development and accelerated shelf-life assessment of coconut squash: A comprehensive evaluation of physicochemical, antioxidant, and sensory attributes

S Shahbaz, N Nadeem, M Siddiqui, R Mugabi… - Food Chemistry: X, 2025 - Elsevier
Value addition in food products is essential to meet changing market trends and lifestyle
demands, enhancing both quality and market value. This study aimed to develop and …

Safety Considerations of Trace Metals in Locally Produced Nutritive Food-Drinks Consumed in Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria

TC Odubo, SC Izah - Biological Trace Element Research, 2024 - Springer
This study assessed the safety of trace metal concentrations in locally produced nutritive
food-drinks consumed in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Three different drink …

Appraisal of potentially toxic metals contamination in protein supplements for muscle growth: A chemometric approach and associated human health risks

M Irshad, M Ahmed, M Ramzan, M Fatima… - Journal of Trace …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The use of protein supplements by athletes has risen due to their effectiveness
in meeting dietary needs. However, there is a growing concern about the presence of …

Multi-element analysis of spices by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and human risk assessment in the Rabat-Salé-Témara area (Morocco)

M El Youssfi, M Flayou, ZL El Idrissi, MB Ali… - Journal of Food …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the levels of 17 elements in commonly marketed spices and
assess their health risk for consumers. For this, a total of 123 spice samples including …