Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Food Bioscience, cilt.73, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
In the current study, five commercially important marine species (Sarpa salpa, Scomber japonicus, Chelon auratus, Mullus barbatus and Loligo vulgaris) were analyzed seasonally for Ca, K, Mg, Na, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Se, Cd, Hg, Ni, Cr and As. Metal and metalloid analyses in the samples were performed using ICP-MS/MS. Among macroelements, Ca reached 38,85 mg/kg in L. vulgaris; among trace elements, Fe peaked at 633 mg/kg in S. japonicus; and among toxic elements, the highest concentrations of both As (114.29 mg/kg) and Hg (1.41 mg/kg) were detected in M. barbatus. Within the scope of the risk assessment conducted for human health, EWI (Estimated Weekly Intake), THQ (Target Hazard Quotient), Total Target Hazard Quotient (TTHQ) and CR (Carcinogenic Risk) values were calculated. According to EWI results, the intake of essential elements remained at safe levels, but arsenic was found to be high, especially in M. barbatus and L. vulgaris. THQ analyses indicated risk levels above 1 for nickel and mercury in some species, especially in children, with values reaching 2.62 for Ni and 2.92 for Hg in children. TTHQ values exceeded safe limits in L. vulgaris and C. sapidus, particularly for children, indicating potential combined health risks from multiple metals. CR calculations showed values above acceptable limits for chromium and cadmium in most species. The findings indicate that seafood has different risk profiles for human health depending on species and consumption frequency, highlighting the need for careful consideration of consumption recommendations, especially for sensitive groups such as children.