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A cavala é uma das espécies de peixe mais abundantes em Portugal,
sendo muito rica em diversas vitaminas e micronutrientes. Entre os micronutrientes
existentes neste alimento destaca-se o selénio (Se), essencial
para o ser humano, mas que se pode tornar tóxico quando ingerido acima
da dose diária recomendada. Sendo parte integrante de um conjunto de
proteínas com ação antioxidante (as selenoproteínas) um aporte adequado
de Se conduz a um melhor desempenho do sistema imunitário, com repercussões
positivas no tratamento e/ou prevenção do cancro ou no retardar
do desenvolvimento de doenças degenerativas, como o Alzheimer. O
organismo humano não sintetiza o selénio sendo a alimentação a fonte
que mais contribui para o aporte diário deste elemento. Neste estudo, pretendeu-
se estudar o teor de selénio, e de outros micronutrientes, em cavalas
da costa portuguesa. Esta análise foi realizada mensalmente, entre
março de 2019 e fevereiro de 2020, sendo o Se determinado por espectrometria
de massa acoplada a plasma indutivo (ICP-MS), e os restantes
micronutrientes (Zn, Fe, Mg, Cu, K, P) por espectrometria de emissão ótica
por plasma acoplado indutivamente (ICP-OES). Concluiu-se que a ordem
de concentração dos elementos estudados foi estabelecida como K> P>
Na> Mg> Fe> Zn. Relativamente à concentração de Se, e por utilização do
teste LSD, foram identificadas algumas diferenças significativas ao longo
do ano, variando esta entre 451 e 606 μg/ml, excluindo o mês de maio que
foi considerado um outlier. Contudo, este resultado poderá dever-se aos
hábitos alimentares da cavala e época de desova, pelo que serão necessários
mais anos de estudo, de modo, a se verificarem estas conclusões
preliminares.
Mackerel is one of Portugal's most abundant fish species, being very rich in several vitamins and micronutrients. Among the micronutrients in this food, selenium (Se) stands out, essential for humans, but can become toxic when ingested above the recommended daily dose. As an integral part of a set of proteins with antioxidants action (selenoproteins), an adequate intake of Se leads to a better performance of the immune system, with positive repercussions in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer or in delaying the development of degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. The human organism does not synthesize selenium, so the source that most contributes to this element's daily supply is food. This study intended to evaluate the content of selenium and other micronutrients in mackerel from the Portuguese coast. This analysis was carried out monthly, between March 2019 and February 2020, with the Se being determined by mass spectrometry coupled to inductive plasma (ICP-MS), and the remaining micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Mg, Cu, K, P) by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). It was concluded that the order of concentration of the studied elements was established as K> P> Na> Mg> Fe> Zn. Regarding Se content, by the LSD test, some significant differences were identified throughout the year, varying between 451 and 606 μg / ml, excluding May, which was considered an outlier. However, this result may be due to the mackerel's eating habits and spawning season. More years have to be evaluated to verify these preliminary conclusions.
Mackerel is one of Portugal's most abundant fish species, being very rich in several vitamins and micronutrients. Among the micronutrients in this food, selenium (Se) stands out, essential for humans, but can become toxic when ingested above the recommended daily dose. As an integral part of a set of proteins with antioxidants action (selenoproteins), an adequate intake of Se leads to a better performance of the immune system, with positive repercussions in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer or in delaying the development of degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. The human organism does not synthesize selenium, so the source that most contributes to this element's daily supply is food. This study intended to evaluate the content of selenium and other micronutrients in mackerel from the Portuguese coast. This analysis was carried out monthly, between March 2019 and February 2020, with the Se being determined by mass spectrometry coupled to inductive plasma (ICP-MS), and the remaining micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Mg, Cu, K, P) by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). It was concluded that the order of concentration of the studied elements was established as K> P> Na> Mg> Fe> Zn. Regarding Se content, by the LSD test, some significant differences were identified throughout the year, varying between 451 and 606 μg / ml, excluding May, which was considered an outlier. However, this result may be due to the mackerel's eating habits and spawning season. More years have to be evaluated to verify these preliminary conclusions.
Description
Keywords
Cavala Teor de Selénio Efeito da Sazonalidade Composição dos Alimentos Costa Portuguesa Portugal
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2021 janeiro-abril;10(29):57-62
Publisher
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP
