Scientists talked about the danger of meat killed in animal hunting

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Researchers from the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Pretoria found heavy metals in the meat of hunted animals. Article published in the journal Applied Sciences.

In many parts of the world where the cost of meat is high, people make up for animal protein deficiency through hunting. Shotgun bullets are usually made of metals such as lead, arsenic, and copper. Food technologists from South Africa studied 9 samples of impala meat killed by various weapons using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Tissues for analysis were taken from near the injury site. The type of bullet used affected the average concentration of some toxic metals in the meat samples, but the scientists found that all samples exceeded the allowable level of arsenic, with arsenic in two samples and cadmium in one sample. Researchers believe it is best to use lead-free bullets to minimize the risks associated with toxic metals.

Because these toxic substances tend to bioaccumulate, the dose and concentration of heavy metals in foods should be controlled. Previous studies have shown that exposure to these metals can lead to long-term health problems such as cancer, exacerbation of noncommunicable diseases, circulatory disorders and death. It has also been shown to have a negative impact on infant and child mortality and a decrease in IQ in children.

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