Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals and Metalloids in Herbal Medicines Used to Treat Anxiety: Monitoring of Safety

• Main Authors: Ana C. R. Geronimo (Author), Elaine S. P. Melo (Author), Kassia R. N. Silva (Author), Hugo S. Pereira (Author), Valdir A. Nascimento (Author), David J. Machate (Author), Valter A. do Nascimento (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The present study estimated the human health risk assessment and daily intake of heavy metals and metalloids in herbal medicines used to treat anxiety in Brazil. Six different brands of herbal medicines were purchased in the city of Campo Grande/MS, Brazil: Pasalix®, Calman®, Serenus®, Maracugina®,...