Abstract: Background: Heavy metal contamination of vegetables has become a global phenomenon, prompting intermittent monitoring to mitigate associated health implications. This study investigates heavy metal contamination in vegetables from northern Nigeria (Adamawa, Jigawa, Kano, and Taraba) focusing on As, Cd, Cr, and Pb.
Materials and Methods: Retail vegetables samples that includes cabbage, carrot, cucumber, okra, onion, pepper, scotch bonnet, and tomato were collected from three different locations in Adamawa, Jigawa, Kano, and Taraba states. These were processed......
KeywordsAdamawa, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba, Northeast, Northwest, Heavy metal, Vegetables,
Stress, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B12, Socio-economic factors, Cultural influences, Emotional eating
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