The Possible Effects of Heavy Metals in Honey As Toxic and Carcinogenic Substances on Human Health: A Systematic Review; [Toksik Ve Kanserojen Bir Madde Olarak Baldaki Agir Metallerin Insan Sagligina Olasi Etkileri: Sistematik Bir Inceleme] Publisher



Manouchehri A¹ ; Pirhadi M^{2, 3} ; Shokri S^{2, 3} ; Khaniki GJ⁴ ; Shamaei S⁵ ; Miranzadeh MH⁶ Show Affiliations
Source: Uludag Aricilik Dergisi Published:2021

Abstract

Heavy metals are widely known through natural resources, natural resources such as soil, dust in the atmosphere, snow and rain. Soil contaminants, especially heavy metals, can be absorbed by plants and enter the food cycle. Heavy metal contamination causes environmental concerns, such as entering the food chain and contaminating food, which can be harmful to human health. Consumption of food contaminated with heavy metals can cause several disorders including genetic toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity, endocrine disorders, immune problems and impaired psychosocial function. Bees also absorb heavy metals through the consumption of contaminated water, pollen, and nectar, inhalation of particles during flight, and adhesion of particles to their hairy body as they move on plant and soil surfaces while searching for food. For this review study, keywords such as heavy metals and honey were used. The databases searched in those articles were Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and ISI. The searched articles were reviewed. Given that honey is a valuable and widely consumed food in the diet of most people in different nations, so the study of the quality of honey in the consumer market in order to maintain the health of consumers seems necessary. © Uludag Aricilik Dergisi. All rights reserved.