Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health
Heavy metal(loid)s (HM) pollution in aquatic environments is a serious issue due to the toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification of these pollutants. The main sources of HM contamination are industrial activities, mining, agricultural practices, and combustion of fossil fuels. F...
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Heavy metal(loid)s (HM) pollution in aquatic environments is a serious issue due to the toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification of these pollutants. The main sources of HM contamination are industrial activities, mining, agricultural practices, and combustion of fossil fuels. Fish can accumulate HMs through a process called bioaccumulation. As larger predatory fish consume smaller fish, these HMs enter the main food chains and can become increasingly concentrated in their tissues and finally reach humans. Here, we provided a general and concise conclusion from current research findings on the toxicological effects on different body systems. Exposure to HMs can lead to a range of adverse health effects, including neurological damage, developmental disorders, kidney damage, cardiovascular problems, and cancers. Their long-term accumulation can result in chronic toxicity even at low levels of exposure. HMs exert cellular cytotoxicity by disrupting essential cellular processes and structures. They can interfere with enzyme function, disrupt cell membrane integrity, induce oxidative stress, and cause DNA damage, ultimately leading to cell death or dysfunction. Prevention and control of HMs involve implementing measures to reduce their release into the environment through regulations on industrial processes, waste management, and pollution control technologies. Additionally, monitoring and remediation efforts are crucial for identifying contaminated sites and implementing strategies such as soil and water remediation to reduce human exposure and mitigate the impact on ecosystems. To conclude, HM accumulation in fish poses serious risks to public health and the environment, necessitating urgent interdisciplinary efforts to mitigate their harmful effects and promote sustainable practices that reduce HM flow into biological systems.
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| spelling | doaj-art-81b9620fc6744223870e4480abb48b5c2024-12-20T10:54:43ZengPAGEPress PublicationsItalian Journal of Food Safety2239-71322024-12-0110.4081/ijfs.2024.12782Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human healthDhary Alewy Almashhadany0Rzgar Farooq Rashid1Khalil Ibrahim Altaif2Sarhang Hayyas Mohammed3Hero Ismael Mohammed4Salah Mahdi Al-Bader5Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Science, Knowledge University, ErbilDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Science, Knowledge University, ErbilFaculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, AmmanDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Knowledge University, ErbilDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Science, Cihan University, ErbilDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Science, Knowledge University, Erbil Heavy metal(loid)s (HM) pollution in aquatic environments is a serious issue due to the toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification of these pollutants. The main sources of HM contamination are industrial activities, mining, agricultural practices, and combustion of fossil fuels. Fish can accumulate HMs through a process called bioaccumulation. As larger predatory fish consume smaller fish, these HMs enter the main food chains and can become increasingly concentrated in their tissues and finally reach humans. Here, we provided a general and concise conclusion from current research findings on the toxicological effects on different body systems. Exposure to HMs can lead to a range of adverse health effects, including neurological damage, developmental disorders, kidney damage, cardiovascular problems, and cancers. Their long-term accumulation can result in chronic toxicity even at low levels of exposure. HMs exert cellular cytotoxicity by disrupting essential cellular processes and structures. They can interfere with enzyme function, disrupt cell membrane integrity, induce oxidative stress, and cause DNA damage, ultimately leading to cell death or dysfunction. Prevention and control of HMs involve implementing measures to reduce their release into the environment through regulations on industrial processes, waste management, and pollution control technologies. Additionally, monitoring and remediation efforts are crucial for identifying contaminated sites and implementing strategies such as soil and water remediation to reduce human exposure and mitigate the impact on ecosystems. To conclude, HM accumulation in fish poses serious risks to public health and the environment, necessitating urgent interdisciplinary efforts to mitigate their harmful effects and promote sustainable practices that reduce HM flow into biological systems. https://www.pagepressjournals.org/ijfs/article/view/12782Arseniccadmiumcancer riskleadmercurypriority trace metals |
| spellingShingle | Dhary Alewy Almashhadany Rzgar Farooq Rashid Khalil Ibrahim Altaif Sarhang Hayyas Mohammed Hero Ismael Mohammed Salah Mahdi Al-Bader Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health Italian Journal of Food Safety Arsenic cadmium cancer risk lead mercury priority trace metals |
| title | Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| title_full | Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| title_fullStr | Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| title_short | Heavy metal(loid) bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| title_sort | heavy metal loid bioaccumulation in fish and its implications for human health |
| topic | Arsenic cadmium cancer risk lead mercury priority trace metals |
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