Assessment of Levels of Heavy Metals in Selected Canned Lager and Native Beer (Burukutu) Sold in Kugiya Market, Jos – Nigeria

Gazuwa, Samuel Y.; Dabak, Jonathan D.; Olomu, Segun Afolabi; Abdullahi, Binta Sambo

doi:10.9734/ijbcrr/2017/37950

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“…Zinc is a vital nutrient for human growth, development, and well-being [75]. Zinc in beverages could come from process water and its substrates, according to Gazuwa et al [76], because severe amounts beyond the MPL limit of 5 mg/l can cause prostate enlargement [77].…”

Section: Heavy Metals Concentration In the Alcoholic Beveragesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Heavy Metals in Alcoholic Beverages Consumed in Awka, South-East Nigeria: Carcinogenic and Non-carcinogenic Health Risk Assessments

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Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been a long-standing tradition that dates back to the use of fruit-based cereals and vegetable substrates. Selected international, national, and local-based alcoholic beverages (herbal gin, imported red wine, Heineken, imported dry gin, local dry gin, palm wine, Guinness stout, and whisky) were purchased from popular drinking joints in Awka metropolis, Anambra state, Nigeria, where questionnaires were administered to respondents in order to get the actual consumption rate. Using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, and Zn) were analyzed. Background references from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Organization of Grapes and Wines (IOGW) were used to assess contamination and pollution potential. After determining the average daily intake (ADI) for noncarcinogenesis and carcinogenesis, the hazard index and overall cancer risk were calculated using reference dosage and cancer slope factor. Heavy metal analysis showed that Cu and Zn were found to be the most prevalent in all alcoholic beverages. There are no known health risks as a result of the contamination and pollution potential. Heineken and palm wine were both above 1 on the hazard index, indicating that there were potential health issues. However, cancer risk analysis revealed that all beverages were above the US EPA's recommended range of 1.00E06-1.00E04, implying that cancer-related illness is likely in a population of 1 in 1000 to 10,000 people. As a result, alcoholic beverage manufacturers should strive for continuous improvement in order to avoid public health issues.

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Section: Heavy Metals Concentration In the Alcoholic Beveragesmentioning

confidence: 99%