Der Pharma Chemica
Journal for Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Computational Chemistry
ISSN: 0975-413X
Abstract
Quantitative and risk analysis of heavy metals in selected leafy vegetables
Author(s): P. Mamatha, S. Salamma, A. V. N. Swamy, B. Ravi Prasad RaoHeavy metals are important environmental pollutants and their accumulation in green edibles poses significant impact on human health, when they cross admissible limits. The present study investigated the levels of five different heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Nickel and Zinc) in six commonly used leafy vegetables (Bladder dock, Drumstick, Fenugreek, Kenaf, Mint and Spinach) collected in and around Pulivendula town of YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. The results revealed that the all the leafy vegetables are contaminated by accumulating heavy metals and the concentrations of Cadmium and Lead has been crossed the safe limit and hence found hazardous to human health in the study area.
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