The effect of the boiling process on the Oxalic acid content of some vegetables in the Syrian local market

2021 ◽  
pp. 5341-5344
Author(s):  
Alaa Alshikh Mohamad ◽  
Joumaa Al- Zehouri
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Organic Compound ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Divalent Cations ◽  
Dicarboxylic Acids ◽  
The Body ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Boiling Process ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

Oxalic acid HOOC-COOH (OA) is the first in the homologous series of dicarboxylic acids. It is one of the most common acids present in vegetable world1, it is one of the abundant organic compound acts as an anti-nutrient present in most vegetables in various quantities. It is found as salts of insoluble complexes with divalent cations, minerals and trace elements. Oxalates react with calcium to precipitate calcium oxalate and accumulation of oxalates in the body prevents the absorption and utilization of calcium; which in turn causes calcium imbalance, rickets and osteomalacia. In the present study oxalate content of various vegetables commonly available in local market of Syria were determined and effect of boiling on oxalate content of selected vegetable were investigated. Most of the samples analyzed were contained more than 100mg/100g on dry weigh basis. The higher value of total oxalate content was found in Parsley (1466.82 mg/100g); spinach and Cabbage contain (478.7, 191.08 mg/100g). Boiling has shown reduction in total oxalate content and least reduction was obtained in Parsely leaves (28.33%) and highest reduction was obtained from Spinach (40.00%)

scholarly journals The effects of zinc deficiency on homeostasis of twelve minerals and trace elements in the serum, feces, urine and liver of rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingli Yu ◽  
Xiaohan Sun ◽  
Jiali Zhao ◽  
Lan Zhao ◽  
Yanfeng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
The Body ◽  
Renal Reabsorption ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Fe And Mn ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

Abstract Background Zinc deficiency can change the concentrations of minerals and trace elements in the body. However, previous studies still had many limitations. Objective To reveal the effects of zinc deficiency on homeostasis of 16 minerals and trace elements. Methods Forty-five rats were divided randomly into three groups: normal zinc diet (30 mg/kg), low zinc diet (10 mg/kg), and pair-fed diet(30 mg/kg). The concentrations of 16 minerals and trace elements in serum, feces, urine, and liver were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The excretion of 16 elements in urine and feces were calculated and compared. Results Zinc-deficient rats exhibited significant changes in up to 12 minerals and trace elements. The low zinc diet induced decreased excretion of zinc and concentrations of zinc in serum, feces, urine, and liver. Zinc deficiency increased feces concentrations of Mg, Cu, Se, K, Ag, Fe and Mn; decreased the concentrations of Mg, Cu, Se, K in liver and urine, and a diminished amount of Ag was observed in serum. Decreased urinary concentrations of Zn Ca, Mg, Cu, Se, K, Na, As and Cr, suggested that zinc-deficient rats increased the 9 elements’ renal reabsorption. Decreased concentrations of Ca in liver, urine, and feces, decreased excretion in urine and feces and increased serum total Ca suggested that zinc deficiency increased the redistribution of Ca in serum or other tissues. Zinc deficiency increased excretion of Cu, Se, Fe; and decreased the excretion of other 8 elements except for Ag. Conclusions Zinc deficiency changed the excretion, reabsorption and redistribution of 12 minerals and trace elements in rats. Our findings are the first to show that zinc deficiency alters the concentrations of Ag, Cr, and As. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals A continuous in vitro method for estimation of the bioavailability of minerals and trace elements in foods: application to breads varying in phytic acid content

1993 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 849-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mechteldis G. E. Wolters ◽  
Hendrika A. W. Schreuder ◽  
Grietje Van Den Heuvel ◽  
Henk J. Van Lonkhuijsen ◽  
Ruud J. J. Hermus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Phytic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Equilibrium Dialysis ◽  
Phytic Acid Content ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Digestion Mixture ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

A continuous in vitro method for the estimation of the bioavailability of minerals and trace elements is presented. This in vitro method is believed to be more representative of in vivo physiological conditions than in vitro methods based on equilibrium dialysis, because dialysable components are continuously removed from the pancreatic digestion mixture. The continuous in vitro method is compared with the equilibrium in vitro method with respect to the dialysability of Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu and Zn from eight different types of bread (varying in phytic acid content). The results show a pronounced effect of continuous removal of dialysable components from the pancreatic digestion mixture on the dialysability of minerals and trace elements. Furthermore, removal of dialysable components influences the effect of phytic acid on the bioavailability of minerals and trace elements. For these two reasons the importance of removal of dialysable components in vitro for the estimation of bioavailahility in vivo needs further investigation. The bioavailability of minerals and trace elements from bread samples is not related to the phytic acid content only. Therefore, the effect of phytic acid on the bioavailability of minerals and trace elements cannot be studied separately from the effects of other components on bioavailability.

scholarly journals Homeostasis of minerals and trace elements in newborns. Part 2. Clinical role of magnesium balance in the body of newborn

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-23
Author(s):  
M.V. Degtyareva  ◽  
◽  
O.A. Senkevich ◽  
A.L. Karpova ◽  
N.Yu. Karpov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
The Body ◽  
Clinical Role ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

Dietary Exposure of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Trace Elements through Cereals Commonly Consumed by Dhaka City Residents

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-823
Author(s):  
Md. Bayejid Hosen ◽  
Abu T.M. Abdullah ◽  
Md. Z.H. Howlader ◽  
Yearul Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Main Meal ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

Background: Contamination of soil and agricultural products by heavy metals resulting from rapid industrial development has caused major concern. Dietary exposure to heavy metals has been associated with toxic and adverse health effects. The main threats to human health from heavy metals are associated with exposure to Pb, Cd and Hg. The aim of this study was to monitor the presence of heavy metals, minerals and trace elements in cereals consumed by Dhaka city residents. Methods: One hundred and sixty cereal samples were collected for eight (08) composited samples and analyzed for the determination of sixteen elements. Heavy metals were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and other elements were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Results: The average concentrations of elements in cereals fall within the safe limit except for Pb, Cr, Na and Mg, which exceeded the safe limits. The daily intake of Cd (23.0 μg), Hg (63.0 μg) and As (13.6 μg) through cereals was below the risk level except for Pb (634.0 μg) and Cr (263.1 μg). The dietary intake of Na (1860.0 mg), Mg (347.0 mg) and Mn (4600.0 μg) exceeded the toxic level while K (829 mg) was below the RDA. Conclusion: As the main meal of average Bangladeshi people is boiled rice served with some vegetables, our findings indicate that the residents of Dhaka city are at risk from Pb and Cr contamination and their dietary need for some important minerals and trace elements is not fulfilled by cereals.

EFFECTS OF DIET ON THE COMPOSITION OF BODY FAT IN AGRIA AFFINIS (FALLÉN)

1965 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Palmitoleic Acid ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy

When larvae of the parasitic fly Agria affinis (Fallén) were reared on fatty acid free diets, the characteristically high palmitoleic acid content of the body fats was much increased. Oleic acid in the diet was effective in reducing this, but not so effective as a mixture of fatty acids. The body fats still contained unusually high proportions of palmitic, palmitoleic, and oleic acids even when a mixture of fatty acids was fed. These observations are related to earlier observations on the nutritional adequacy of various fatty acids.

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