Publications by authors named "Marta Aratuza Pereira Ancel"
Biol Trace Elem Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pantanal, a unique biome in Brazil, is rich in diverse plant and animal species, including native rice varieties Oryza latifolia and Oryza rufipogon, which are significant due to increased rice consumption worldwide, particularly in Asia and Africa.
- The average rice consumption is about 160 g/day, but it poses health risks due to potential ingestion of harmful substances like toxic metals.
- This study analyzed seven types of Brazilian rice for essential and toxic elements; findings indicated that chromium levels were highest in native species, and all varieties had risks associated with inorganic arsenic, highlighting the need for further research on contamination and its health implications.
