Chemistry
6 years ago

Toxic Heavy Metals Found in Leafy Vegetables Near Nigerian Petrochemical Plant

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
Potential Health Risk from Heavy Metals via Consumption of Leafy Vegetables in the Vicinity of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, Delta State, Nigeria
Patrick Iwuanyanwu Kingsley Chukwuemeka, Nwokeji Uchenna Hephzibah

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The study looked at heavy metal levels in leafy vegetables near a refinery in Nigeria. Lead, cadmium, nickel, and chromium were measured in common vegetables. Results showed that chromium levels were higher than recommended in some samples, but lead, cadmium, and nickel were within safe limits. The study found that the risk of heavy metal toxicity from eating these vegetables is low.