Sub-chronic treatment with high doses of ascorbic acid reduces lead levels in hen eggs intentionally exposed to a concentrated source of lead: a pilot study

Sub-chronic treatment with high doses of ascorbic acid reduces lead levels in hen eggs intentionally exposed to a concentrated source of lead: a pilot study

Abstract Background Hen eggs contaminated with lead can be harmful to the health of children and adults. The objective of this pilot study was to investigate if sub-chronic treatment with ascorbic acid can reduce lead levels in the different parts of hen eggs after intentionally exposing the laying...

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Main Authors: Ramzi Shawahna, Ahed Zyoud, Elaf Haj Yahia, Rahma Sulieman, Abeer Haddad, Mohammad Makhlof, Bilal Abu-Hilal, Ghulam Murtaza, Hikmat Hilal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Ascorbic acid
Ecotoxicology
Eggs
Heavy metals
Lead poisoning
Toxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-020-0389-4

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