Estimation of heavy metals in Infant food powder using Shimadzu inductively coupledplasma-mass spectrometry

Introduction

The human body needs small amounts of certain heavy metals, such as iron and zinc, to function properly. But cadmium, arsenic, lead, and mercury can be toxic for everyone and pose particular risks for young children. Exposure to even small amounts of these heavy metals at an early age may increase the risk of several health problems, especially lower IQ and behavior problems, and have been linked to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Breast-feeding is the optimal mode of nutrition for infants. However, commercially available infant formulae provide a suitable alternative, especially when breast-feeding is not possible and/or not adequate. Babies and toddlers are particularly vulnerable due to their developing brains and organ systems. The human body needs small amounts of certain heavy metals, such as iron and zinc, to function properly. Exposure to even small amounts of these heavy metals at an early age may increase the risk of several health problems, especially lower IQ and behavior problems, and have been linked to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

January 10, 2020 GMT