Bioaccessibility data of potentially toxic elements in complementary foods for infants: A review

Autor(es)

de Paiva, Esther Lima ; Ali, Sher ; Vasco, Elsa Reis ; Alvito, Paula Cristina ; Oliveira, Carlos Augusto Fernandes

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Food Research International; v. 174, p. 11-pg., 2023-10-17.

Resumo

The introduction of complementary foods (CFs) is a critical step in an infant's transition to solid foods, providing essential nutrients beyond breast milk. However, CFs may contain potentially toxic elements (PTEs), such as arsenic and cadmium that pose health risks to infants. In this context, understanding the bioaccessibility of PTEs is vital as it determines the fraction of a contaminant released from the food matrix and available for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Efforts have been made to standardize the assessment methodology for bioaccessibility, ensuring consistent and reliable data. Moreover, regulatory agencies have established guidelines for PTEs levels in food. However, important gaps still exist, which motivates many research opportunities on this topic. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 22/03952-1 - Avaliação da exposição de crianças às micotoxinas através da dieta em Ribeirão Preto/SP
• Beneficiário: Sher Ali
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 22/15367-6 - Biodisponibilidade in vitro das principais micotoxinas encontradas nos alimentos e avaliação da exposição
• Beneficiário: Esther Lima de Paiva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado