Toxic and Essential Trace Elements in Meat — a Review

Abstract
Information on the concentration of arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, selenium, copper, zinc, iron and manganese in meat is presented. In addition, the dietary concentrations of these elements in relation to the concentration in the product is supplied. The environmental sources, chemistry, storage organs, interactions, requirements and health effects of each element are briefly discussed. Copyright © 1978. American Society of Animal Science . Copyright 1978 by American Society of Animal Science.