Determination of Iodine in Libyan Food Samples Using Epithermal Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

Elghawi, Usama; Al-Sadeq, A. A.

doi:10.1385/bter:111:1:31

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“…In this process, the salts from various sources are refined and it is possible that to addition of some substances like iodine. The determinations of trace heavy metal in refined and unrefined salts have been performed by the various researchers around the world (El-Ghawi and Al-Sadeq 2006;Makhno and Alemasova 1992;Chmilenko and Baklanov 2000;Boppel 1976;Ali 1999;Amorim and Ferreira 2005;Soylak et al 2003).…”

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Heavy metal contents of refined and unrefined table salts from Turkey, Egypt and Greece

Soylak

Peker

Türkoğlu

2007

Environ Monit Assess

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Trace metal contents of 28 of refined and unrefined table salt samples from Turkey, Egypt and Greece have been determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry after coprecipitation by dysprosium(III) hydroxide. Copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, lead and cadmium levels were found in the range of 0.17-0.47, 0.16-1.57, 0.22-0.48, 0.26-4.68, 0.50-1.64 and 0.14-0.30 microg g(-1), respectively. The results found in the presented work were compared with literature values.

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Heavy metal contents of refined and unrefined table salts from Turkey, Egypt and Greece

Soylak

Peker

Türkoğlu

2007

Environ Monit Assess

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“…Until 2011, it was believed that the iodine deficiency had been eliminated. As a result of the conducted studies, iodine deficiency was detected in school-age children, especially in those who consumed small amounts of milk [ 131 ]. By measuring the iodine content of products consumed by Libyans, it has been shown that bread is a significant source of iodine in Libya.…”

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The Impact of Iodine Concentration Disorders on Health and Cancer

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Iodine deficiency is an ongoing problem. The implementation of salt iodization has significantly reduced the effects of iodine deficiency worldwide in recent years, and the remaining iodine deficiency is mild to moderate. Iodine is an essential substrate for the synthesis of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. It can also act as an antioxidant, as well as an anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic factor. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children are particularly affected by iodine deficiency. It leads to thyroid diseases and metabolic and developmental disorders, as well as cancer. However, an excessive iodine intake may, similarly to iodine deficiency, lead to the development of goiter, and toxic amounts of iodine can lead to thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism, and even to the development of papillary thyroid cancer. Correcting iodine deficiency potentially reduces the chance of developing malignancies. Additional research is needed to better understand both the effect of iodine on carcinogenesis and the clinical outcome of iodine deficiency compensation on cancer patients’ prognosis. The upcoming public health challenge appears to be reducing salt consumption, which could result in a lower iodine intake. Thus, an iodine enrichment vehicle other than salt could be considered if salt iodine levels are not increased to compensate, and urine iodine levels should be monitored more frequently.

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“…Natural iodine content of most foods and beverages is low. The most commonly consumed foods provide 3 to 80 μg in daily diet [ 5 , 6 ]. The major dietary sources of iodine in the USA, Europe and Australia are bread, milk and to a lesser extent seafood [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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The Impact of Carrot Enriched in Iodine through Soil Fertilization on Iodine Concentration and Selected Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats

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Iodine is one of the trace elements which are essential for mammalian life. The major objective of iodine biofortification of plants is to obtain food rich in this trace element, which may increase its consumption by various populations. Additionally, it may reduce the risk of iodine deficiency diseases. In this research for the first time we have assessed the bioavailability of iodine from raw or cooked carrot biofortified with this trace element on iodine concentration in selected tissues and various biochemical parameters as well as mRNA expression of some genes involved in iodine metabolism in Wistar rats. Statistically, a significantly higher iodine level was determined in urine, faeces and selected tissues of rats fed a diet containing biofortified raw carrot as compared to a diet without iodine and a diet containing control cooked carrot. Biofortified raw carrot significantly increased triiodothyronine concentration as compared to animals from other experimental groups. The highest thyroid stimulating hormone level was determined in rats fed control cooked carrots. mRNA expression of selected genes was affected by different dietary treatment in rats’ hearts. Biofortified raw and cooked carrot could be taken into account as a potential source of iodine in daily diets to prevent iodine deficiency in various populations.

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Determination of Iodine in Libyan Food Samples Using Epithermal Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

Cited by 11 publications

References 22 publications

Heavy metal contents of refined and unrefined table salts from Turkey, Egypt and Greece

Heavy metal contents of refined and unrefined table salts from Turkey, Egypt and Greece

The Impact of Iodine Concentration Disorders on Health and Cancer

The Impact of Carrot Enriched in Iodine through Soil Fertilization on Iodine Concentration and Selected Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats

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