Renowned academician and researcher Dr. Md. Muzammel Hossain has significantly contributed to a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, shedding light on the presence of heavy metals and malondialdehyde in Piper betel (betel leaves).

The research warns that the accumulation of toxic metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As) in betel leaves may pose significant health risks to consumers.
Dr. Hossain emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring and regulation to prevent heavy metal exposure through betel consumption.

His findings raise awareness about potential oxidative stress and long-term health consequences associated with contaminated betel leaves.

Citation: Hossain M.M., Tripty, J., Shishir, M.Z.A., Han, S., Zhu, D. (2024). Malondialdehyde and heavy metal contents in Piper betel: Possible Risks of Heavy Metals in Human Health. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2024.106540. 

Reported : Hossain LAB, Center For Biology, Ecology and Environmental Science