The role of boron in prevention of osteoarticular diseases and its distribution in the Republic of Moldova

Introduction. Boron is a trace mineral that is supposed to be essential for human health. Organic plant based boron compounds are highly bioavailable for humans and can positively influence minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and act in synergy with vitamin D, which are beneficial for osteoarticular health. Material and methods. We made an analysis of 126 bibliographic sources and mapped the Republic of Moldova to the content of boron in deep water and to the adults’ prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthropathy. Results. Boron is important for osteogenesis and its deficiency can lead to impaired growth and abnormal bones development. It supports bone health in postmenopausal women by reducing urinary loss of the minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential for bone building. In countries where soil was depleted of boron and daily intake of this mineral was 1 mg or lower, the incidence of arthritis was between 20 and 70%. In Moldova, in the regions where boron concentration in deep drinking water were low (0.28 mg/L in well water and 0.51 mg/L in artesian well water) in Soroca in 2019, the prevalence with the rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory polyarthropathy were high (51.6 per 10000 inhabitants) with one exception, UTA Gagauzia (35.1 per 10000 inhabitants), where we found a high boron concentration in deep drinking water (2.05 mg/L in well water and 2.2 mg/L in artesian well water) in 2015. Conclusions. Boron can affect bone metabolism. In regions where boron concentration in deep drinking water is low, the osteoarticular morbidity can be higher with the exception of UTA Gagauzia, where we suppose that dietary pattern can be a cause of these results. In the future we will study eating habits in this region and a clearer conclusion will be made.

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Association between low potassium intake and the number of teeth in Korean adults: based on the national data (2013–2015)

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-82631-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Eun-Jeong Kim ◽

Hye-Ju Lee

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Potassium Intake ◽

Number Of Teeth ◽

Calcium Phosphorus ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractGeneral health and oral health are very closely related. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional factors associated with the number of present teeth in Korean elderly adults. A total of 6,356 individuals were surveyed from the sixth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2013–2015. The number of existing teeth was divided into three categories: 0–10, 11–20, and over 21, and the nutrition survey covers eating habits, food frequency and food intake using face-to-face interviews. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between nutrient intake and the number of existing teeth after adjusting for socio-demographic factors and general and oral health behaviors and status. As age increases, the number of teeth decreases. Individuals with more teeth had a significantly higher mean daily intake of protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and riboflavin (p < 0.05). After adjusting for sociodemographic factors in model 1 and the lower number of teeth in model 2, the strength of the association between the number of teeth and daily calcium intake remained significant. Statistically significant associations were present for dietary potassium intake in models 1 and 2 and in the 11–20 teeth group in model 3 (p < 0.05). We demonstrated a significant association between calcium and potassium intake and the number of teeth.

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Analisis Kadar Zat Organik pada Air Sumur Warga Sekitar TPA dengan Metode Titrasi Permanganometri

ALKIMIA : Jurnal Ilmu Kimia dan Terapan ◽

10.19109/alkimia.v2i2.2988 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Apriyanti Apriyanti ◽

Ersy Monica Apriyani

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Organic Matter ◽

Oxalic Acid ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

The Body ◽

Disposal Site ◽

Well Water ◽

Titration Method ◽

Borehole Water ◽

The Republic

Groundwater is one of the main alternatives for people to get clean water easily, because the construction is relatively easy. Therefore residents around the landfill use ground water. Final Disposal Site (TPA) is a place where waste has reached the final stage in its management. Well water around the landfill will usually be polluted by various chemicals that are harmful to the body, one of which is organic matter. Organic substances are substances that contain a lot of carbon. Examples are benzene, chloroform, detergent, and pentachlorophenol. High levels of organic matter indicate that the water has been polluted. Therefore, the determination of the level of organic matter in the samples of borehole water so that the quality can be known quality. To determine the level of organic matter in the sample of community drill well water, quantitative analysis was carried out using the permanganometric titration method. The principle of the permanganometric titration method is that organic matter can be oxidized with KMnO4 in an acidic atmosphere by heating. The remaining KMnO4 is reduced with excess oxalic acid. The excess oxalic acid is titrated again with KMnO4. Based on the results of the analysis, the levels of organic matter contained in well water samples amounted to 586.8 mg / L. So it can be concluded that the sample of community drill well water is not suitable for drinking, because it does not meet the criteria of drinking water. The criteria for drinking water according to the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No.492 / MENKES / SK / VI / 2010 are not containing more than 10 mg / L of organic matter. This is because the amount of organic matter will result in increasing the population of microorganisms and can lead to the development of dangerous pathogenic bacteria in the human body, especially for the immune system.

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Study of Springs Water Quality as Sources of Potable Water and for Irrigation in Rezina District

Chemistry Journal of Moldova ◽

10.19261/cjm.2010.05(1).07 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 84-89

Author(s):

M. Sandu ◽

E. Mosanu ◽

V. Gladchi ◽

A. Tarită ◽

Gh. Duca ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Potable Water ◽

Soil Salinization ◽

Nitrogen Compounds ◽

Republic Of Moldova ◽

Hydrographic Basin ◽

Underground Waters ◽

Water Provision ◽

The Republic

As sources of water supply in the Republic of Moldova underground waters constitute 15,2% (bore holes, springs and wells). The present work includes water quality investigations and aims to reveal local sources in river Nistru hydrographic basin (Rezina district) for drinking water provision in villages. Chemical composition of investigated spring’s water shows that in Rezina district 19% of springs are polluted with nitrogen compounds. Water of only 9% of springs is in conformity with the standard for drinking water. Water from 102 springs meets the requirements of irrigation that doesn’t present the risk of soil salinization (K > 18) – 1 383 L/min.

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