Title of article
Estimation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Intake through Fish Oil-Derived Dietary Supplements and Prescription Drugs in the Japanese Population
Author/Authors
Matsuo, Y. Saga University, Saga, Japan , Nakai, K. Department of Development and Environmental Medicine - Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan , Sakuma, I. Caress Sapporo Hokko Memorial Clinic, Sapporo, Japan , Akutsu, K. Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan , Tatsuta, N. Department of Development and Environmental Medicine - Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan , Ishiyama, M. Saga University, Saga, Japan , Higuchi, T. Saga University, Saga, Japan , Ryuda, N. Saga University, Saga, Japan , Ueno, D. Saga University, Saga, Japan
Pages
7
From page
146
To page
152
Abstract
Background: Oily fish and their extracted oils may be a source of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) which can induce toxic effects on the consumers. The main aim of this survey was estimation of PCBs intake through fish oil-derived dietary supplements and prescription drugs in the Japanese population.
Methods: PCBs levels were determined in 20 fish oil-derived dietary supplements and 6 oil-derived prescription drugs from the Japanese market using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Then, the daily exposure to PCBs was estimated. Data were statistically analyzed using JMP software suite.
Results: Totally, 17 of the 26 fish oil-derived products were contaminated with PCBs. The median PCB concentrations in the total set of fish oil-derived products was 2.2 ng/g oil wt. with a range of
Keywords
Polychlorinated Biphenyls , Fish Oils , Dietary Supplements , Prescription Drugs , Risk Assessment , Japan
Journal title
Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2503333
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