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Avaliação da concentração de iodo urinário em crianças em idade escolar (6 aos ...
Delgado, Inês; Ventura, Marta; Rego, Andreia; Copeto, Sandra; Ribeiro, Ailton; Lima, Maria da Luz Mendonça; Coelho, Inês; Spencer, Irina MonteiroO Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA) e o Instituto Nacional de Saúde Pública de Cabo Verde (INSP) estabeleceram um protocolo de colaboração para realizarem a avaliação e monitorização do iodo urinário em crianças de Cabo Verde. Assim, o INSP selecionou crianças das nove ilhas habitadas (Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista, Maio, Santiago, Fogo e Brava) e realizou a recolha...
Study around the Barroso mine (Portugal): Baseline levels of lithium for assess...
Jesus, Susana; Ventura, Marta; Assunção, Ricardo; Gueifão, Sandra; Delgado, Inês; Rego, Andreia; Ribeiro, Mariana; Martins, Marta; Neves, OrquídiaThe energetic green transition is increasing the demand for lithium (Li) exploitation. However, the Li supply faces challenges like limited reserves and environmental concerns. This pioneer study aims to characterize the Li concentrations in the region around the Barroso mine, in Portugal, by collecting and analyzing samples of cabbage, potato, drinking and irrigation water and soil from two nearby sites, and p...
Mackerel and Seaweed Burger as a Functional Product for Brain and Cognitive Agi...
Cardoso, Carlos; Valentim, Jorge; Gomes, Romina; Matos, Joana; Rego, Andreia; Coelho, Inês; Delgado, Inês; Motta, Carla; Castanheira, IsabelMost world countries are experiencing a remarkable aging process. Meanwhile, 50 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia and there is an increasing trend in the incidence of these major health problems. In order to address these, the increasing evidence suggesting the protective effect of dietary interventions against cognitive decline during aging may suggest a response to t...
Inorganic contaminants and micronutrients in foods consumed by the vegetarian P...
Gueifão, Sandra; Rego, Andreia; Delgado, Inês; Ventura, Marta; Coelho, InêsAim: The present study aimed to determine the profile of micronutrients and inorganic contaminants in the plant-based and dairy food products most consumed by the Portuguese population. Methods: The sampling plan followed the Total Diet Studies (TDS) methodology and included representative samples of the Portuguese vegetarian diet, chosen based on the National Food and Physical Activity Survey. Five main food g...
Assessing Contaminant Uptake and Elimination in Insects: Implications for Susta...
Cardoso, Diogo; Silva, Ana; Duarte, Regina; Brandão, Pedro; Epifânio, Joana; Azevedo, Abraão; Prodana, Maria; Mostafaie, Amid; Pinto, JoséConsidering the global food crisis and the pressing issue of waste generation, sustainable solutions for food demand are crucial. Insects have emerged as a promising protein source for food and feed due to their efficient bioconversion capacity and ability to utilize nonvaluable products. However, ensuring the safety of insects for food and feed is essential. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the upta...
Iodine profile in foods consumed in vegetarian diets
Delgado, Inês; Ventura, Marta; Gueifão, Sandra; Rego, Andreia; Castanheira, Isabel; Coelho, InêsVegetarian diets have gained popularity in the last decade, and it has been found that increased consumption of plant-based foods has numerous health benefits [1]. The number of vegetarians has quadrupled in the last ten years, currently representing around 9% of the population residing in Portugal [2,3]. Therefore, the nutritional study of the foods most consumed by the vegetarian population becomes important....
Lithium occurrence in food produced in the surroundings of the C-57 mine
Ventura, Marta; Jesus, Susana; Miranda, Diogo; Delgado, Inês; Rego, Andreia; Gueifão, Sandra; Ribeiro, Mariana; Neves, Orquídea; Coelho, InêsThe interest in lithium (Li) has grown over the last decades, mainly due to its application in electronic products and electric vehicles (2020, Kaunda). Li is not considered an essential nutrient for vital functions, and at high levels could be toxic to humans (2021, Bolan). Portugal is a country with active and prospective Li mining concessions. This pioneering study aims to evaluate the Li contents in cabbage...
Impacto da mineração de lítio na saúde: resultados preliminares do projeto ILiFOOD
Jesus, Susana; Ventura, Marta; Miranda, Diogo; Delgado, Inês; Rego, Andreia; Gueifão, Sandra; Ribeiro, Mariana; Assunção, Ricardo; Castanheira, IsabelA atividade mineira para exploração de lítio está em expansão devido à utilização de lítio em baterias de produtos eletrónicos ou veículos elétricos. Os níveis de lítio nas águas, solos e alimentos em diferentes regiões geográficas são variáveis, especialmente nas zonas próximas de explorações de lítio. O projeto exploratório ILiFOOD tem como objetivo avaliar o impacto da mineração de lítio nas explorações agrí...
Lithium levels in irrigation water, cabbages and potatoes from farms surroundin...
Jesus, Susana; Delgado, Inês; Miranda, Diogo; Ventura, Marta; Rego, Andreia; Gueifão, Sandra; Ribeiro, Mariana; Neves, Orquídea; Coelho, InêsIntroduction: Lithium (Li) is a Critical Raw Material used in modern technology, including green energy storage technology. Its growing uses led to an increased exploration of Li's sources. Li levels in soils, waters, and foods vary depending on environmental factors and soil characteristics. This fact becomes more evident near mines with Li mineral resources. Portugal has active and prospective Li mining conce...
Fatty acids, selenium, and vitamin B12 in chub mackerel (Scomber colias) as nou...
Afonso, Cláudia; Cardoso, Carlod; Gomes-Bispo, Ana; Ferreira, Inês; Rego, Andreia; Motta, Carla; Prates, José A.M; Castanheira, IsabelChub mackerel (Scomber colias) is an underutilised fish abundant in the North Atlantic and a nutritious food with high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), selenium (Se), and vitamin B12 contents, affected by seasonality. Hence, the bioaccessibility of fatty acid (FA), Se, and vitamin B12 in chub mackerel was studied. Daily consumptions of 51 g, 35 g, and 14 g of March, June, and October chub mackerel, respectively, wou...