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The Heavy Metal Content of Wild Edible Mushroom Samples Collected in Canakkale Province, Turkey

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In this study, concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn) were determined in three edible mushroom species (Lactarius deliciosus, Russula delica, and Rhizopogon roseolus) collected in five sampling sites in Canakkale province, Turkey. Mean values of Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn were 0.72, 0.26, 28.34, 1.53, and 64.62 mg/kg, respectively. The highest concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn were determined in species R. delica, while Cr was observed in L. deliciosus. In terms of the nutritional aspect, taking into account the concentration of Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake recommended by FAO/WHO, the maximum concentration of Cd is a restrictive factor for consumption of the collected mushroom species. The concentrations of the other elements have no health risks when consumed at optimal levels.

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  1. College for Health Service, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17100, Çanakkale, Turkey

    Akın Çayır & Münevver Coşkun

  2. Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Terzioglu Campus, 17100, Çanakkale, Turkey

    Mahmut Coşkun

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Çayır, A., Coşkun, M. & Coşkun, M. The Heavy Metal Content of Wild Edible Mushroom Samples Collected in Canakkale Province, Turkey. Biol Trace Elem Res 134, 212–219 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-009-8464-0

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