蜂蜜和蜂花粉由于其营养和生物活性分子而具有潜在的健康益处,但它们也可能含有重金属等污染物。本研究旨在评估不同金属的含量,包括Mg,Al,K,Ca,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Zn,Cu,As,Rb,Sr,Cd,Cs,Tl,Pb和U,从不同的阿布鲁佐地区(意大利)地区(A1,A2,A3,A4)收集的蜂蜜和蜂花粉,以Corine土地覆盖图所描述的不同人为影响为特征。观察到与生物和非生物因素影响相关的矿物质和重金属含量存在差异。在所有消费类别(THQm<1)中,蜂蜜在非致癌风险方面都是安全的。在A1,A2和A3中,与Cr(LCTR>1×10-4)相关的幼儿发现了一种特殊的致癌风险问题。铅和镍代表了由于食用蜂花粉而导致的儿童和成人的潜在非致癌和致癌健康风险。显示高的THQm和LCTR值。结果表明,利用蜂产品筛选矿物和重金属含量的优势,提供有关环境质量和潜在健康风险的宝贵见解。
Honey and bee pollen offer potential health benefits due to their nutrient and bioactive molecules, but they may also harbor contaminants such as heavy metals. This study aimed to assess the content of different metals, including Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cu, As, Rb, Sr, Cd, Cs, Tl, Pb and U, in honey and bee pollen collected from different Abruzzo region (Italy) areas (A1, A2, A3, A4), characterized by different anthropic influences described by Corine Land Cover maps. Differences were observed in the mineral and heavy metal content associated with the influence of biotic and abiotic factors. Honeys were found to be safe in regard to non-carcinogenic risk in all the consumer categories (THQm < 1). A particular carcinogenic risk concern was identified for toddlers associated with Cr (LCTR > 1 × 10-4) in A1, A2 and A3 apiaries. Pb and Ni represent potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks in children and adults due to bee pollen consumption, showing high values of THQm and LCTR. The results suggest the advantages of utilizing bee products to screen mineral and heavy metal content, providing valuable insights into environmental quality and potential health risks.