World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ICPMS FOR HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS – A REVIEW

Neha* and Ashish Kapoor

ABSTRACT

Dairy products, such as milk, are an essential component of the human diet and are regarded as whole foods since they are rich in all the macronutrients and minerals. Although they are necessary for the body's healthy development and upkeep, too much of these metals, especially heavy metals, can harm the body and lead to pathological illnesses. People are now worried about difficulties with food safety involving chemical, physical, and microbiological dangers. Toxic effects can be brought on by heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg). These metals are metallic materials with high density that need attention. Analytical methods like inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) can be used to detect trace components in bodily fluids. Even though some labs still employ antiquated techniques like atomic absorption and atomic emission, they have shifted to ICP-MS, particularly in the last decade. Clinical scientists must comprehend the analytical facets of ICP-MS, including the potential for spectral and non-spectral interference, as well as approaches that can be employed to minimize or reduce the issue, as this change will continue.

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