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Concentration of metals in locally grown and organic vegetables . By: Stephani Lane & Aaron Pyle. Purpose . To determine metal concentration differences between organic and locally grown vegetables for healthy dietary decisions. . Overview Our Experiment .
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Concentration of metals in locally grown and organic vegetables By: Stephani Lane & Aaron Pyle
Purpose • To determine metal concentration differences between organic and locally grown vegetables for healthy dietary decisions.
Overview Our Experiment • Researched vegetables and metals to test • Determined expected amount of each metal • Purchased vegetables from a local store • Blended vegetables • Made 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 ppm standards • Ran experiment on the ICP
Metals • Calcium • Lead • Magnesium • Manganese • Sodium
Metal Benefits • Ca- Strong bones, dental care, prevents colon cancer, reduces obesity • Pb- none • Mg- prevent cardio vascular disease, regulates blood pressure, muscle and nerve function • Mn- forming bones and enzymes, helps absorb vitamins, healthy function of the brain • Na- maintains fluid balance maintains healthy heart, eliminates excess CO2
Metal Detriments • Ca- heighten blood pressure, risk of cardio vascular disease, kidney stones • Pb- Headaches, joint pain, fatigue, miscarriages • Mg- Nausea, low blood pressure, irregular heart beat • Mn- Chronic liver disease, psychosis, shaking • Na- high blood pressure, kidney disease, osteoporosis
Method • Weighed out approximately 34 g • Blended each sample with 50 mL of water (100 mL for Broccoli) • Filtered samples through a Buchner funnel • Ran standards • Ran samples
Results • Calcium
Results • Manganese
Results • Lead
Results • Sodium
Results • Magnesium
Conclusions • Mn found only in organic beets • Broccoli had lower organic concentrations, except for lead • Beets had higher organic concentrations, except for lead • Organic zucchini and potato's were higher in all categories
Conclusion • Based on our data, a healthier dietary decision can be made based on metal content.
Sources • http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/ • http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/4-signs-youre-getting-too-much-sodium.html • http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/ • http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-182-MANGANESE.aspx?activeIngredientId=182&activeIngredientName=MANGANESE