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Determination of elemental impurity levels in protein powder supplements: A potential consumer health risk assessment study

Protein tozu takviyelerindeki elementel impürite düzeylerinin belirlenmesi: Tüketici sağlığı açısından olası risk değerlendirme çalışması

Özge Nur Türkeri(ÇANAKKALE ONSEKİZ MART ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8791-5331
Fadime Canbolat(ÇANAKKALE ONSEKİZ MART ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ÇANAKKALE SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0001-6759-7735
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89–100
Publication Date
2026-04-23
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Conclusion: The HI and TCR values of potential toxic elements in the supplements examined are within acceptable limits, but dosage and brand differences may affect risk levels.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: The study aims to investigate the potential hazards of risk elements such as Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg) in protein supplements on human health.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The levels of risk elements in 10 different supplements were determined using ICP-MS and both the hazard index (HI) and total carcinogenic risk (TCR) values were calculated based on the results obtained.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The HI and TCR values of potential toxic elements in the supplements examined are within acceptable limits, but dosage and brand differences may affect risk levels.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Protein tozu takviyesi · Elemental safsızlık · Risk analizi

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Aim: The study aims to investigate the potential hazards of risk elements such as Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg) in protein supplements on human health. Materials and Methods: The levels of risk elements in 10 different supplements were determined using ICP-MS and both the hazard index (HI) and total carcinogenic risk (TCR) values were calculated based on the results obtained. Results: Cd (4.41 - 44.17 μg/kg), Pb (39.01 - 122.89 μg/kg), As (4.27 - 37.26 μg/kg) and Hg (7.25 - 95.36 μg/kg) were found in the supplements. HI< 1 and TCR values (1×10⁻⁴ - 1×10⁻⁶) were found for 1 and 3 serving scenarios. Conclusion: The HI and TCR values of potential toxic elements in the supplements examined are within acceptable limits, but dosage and brand differences may affect risk levels.

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Amaç: Çalışma protein takviyelerindeki Kadmiyum (Cd), Kurşun (Pb), Arsenik (As) ve Civa (Hg) gibi risk elementlerinin insan sağlığı üzerindeki potansiyel tehlikelerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: 10 farklı takviyenin risk element düzeyleri ICP-MS ile belirlenmiş, elde edilen sonuçlar üzerinden hem tehlike indeksi (HI) hem de toplam kanserojenik risk (TCR) değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular: Takviyelerde Cd (4,41 - 44,17 μg/kg), Pb (39,01 - 122,89 μg/kg), As (4,27 - 37,26 μg/kg) ve Hg (7,25 - 95,36 μg/kg) olarak bulunmuştur. 1 ve 3 porsiyonluk senaryolar için HI< 1 ve TCR değerleri (1×10⁻⁴ - 1×10⁻⁶) bulunmuştur. Sonuç: İncelenen takviyelerdeki potansiyel toksik elementlerin HI ve TCR değerlerinin kabul edilebilir sınırlar içinde olduğu ancak dozaj ve marka farklılıklarının risk düzeylerini etkileyebileceği gösterilmektedir.

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Türkeri, Ö. N., Canbolat, F. (2026). Determination of elemental impurity levels in protein powder supplements: A potential consumer health risk assessment study. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1, 89–100. https://doi.org/10.30569/adiyamansaglik.1820619

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