The Non-Carcinogenic Risk of Fluoride Via Consumption of Commercially Available Salt in Germany



Tangestani M¹ ; Spitz J² ; Bahrani F¹ ; Mahvi AH^{3, 4} ; Dobaradaran S^{5, 6} ; Ghaedi H⁷ ; Baghmolaei MM⁷ Show Affiliations
Source: Fluoride Published:2022

Abstract

The amount of fluoride ion (F) in salt is highly important for the health of consumers. So, in this study the F level, the range of daily fluoride intake, the average daily dose, and the non-carcinogenic risk of common salt brands in Germany were determined. The contents of F in a total of 15 salt samples were determined by ion-selective electrode. The mean F level in salt samples was 0.031 mg g-1 with a range of 0.0002–0.096 mg g-1. The daily fluoride intake based on the salt consumption in different age groups in Germany was calculated and was in the range of 1.085–3.038-4 g F day-1 per person. The average daily dose (ADD) and Hazard Quotient (HQ) values were higher in brand B of salt samples and in the 4–8 year-old consumers compared to the other age groups. The HQ values in salt consumers with different age groups showed no significant adverse health effects due to salt consumption (HQ<1). Although salt consumers may not be exposed to high F health risk it is important to assess total F intake from other F sources in order to calculate the total intake. © 2022, ISFR.