Arsenic Toxicity: Prevention and Treatment

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Narayan Chakrabarty (Visting Professor, Dept. of Zoology, Maulana Azad College, Calcutta, India)

Arsenic Toxicity

Prevention and Treatment

Narayan Chakrabarty (Visting Professor, Dept. of Zoology, Maulana Azad College, Calcutta, India)

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CRC Press
30 June 2021

Agriculture & related industries; Dietetics & nutrition; Toxicology (non-medical); Food & beverage technology; Agricultural science

The most talked about metalloid in the modern world, arsenic affects the liver, kidney, and lungs; leads to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes; and may cause blindness with long-time exposure. With naturally occurring arsenic boosted by mining and other industrial processes contaminating soil and drinking water, arsenic toxicity is a major challenge to health professionals and scientists around the world. Arsenic Toxicity: Prevention and Treatment reviews current understanding of arsenic poisoning and the health consequences resulting from exposure.

The book paints a vivid picture of the sources of arsenic toxicity including ground water; food such as rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken as well as occupational exposures from industries using inorganic arsenic such as glass production, non-ferrous alloy, wood preservation, and semiconductor manufacturing units. The text details the health hazards of arsenic toxicity and then examines removal, mainly from soil and water, highlighting eco-friendly bioremediation techniques. It discusses classical and modern treatment methods for arsenic toxicity, emphasizing the use of nutraceuticals and functional foods.

With its focus on the remediation of arsenic toxicity using nutraceutical and functional food, the book provides a unique resource for combatting this global scourge. It provides strategies for defending arsenic toxicity naturally without causing any additional adverse effects.

Edited by: Narayan Chakrabarty (Visting Professor Dept. of Zoology Maulana Azad College Calcutta India)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 889g
ISBN: 9781032098401
ISBN 10: 1032098406
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 30 June 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction to Arsenic Toxicity. Arsenic Poisoning and Its Health Effects. Manifestation & geographical distribution. Origin of Arsenic Toxicity – Geochemistry. Introduction to Remediation of arsenic toxicity: Application of biological treatment methods for remediation of arsenic toxicity from ground waters. Remediation of arsenic toxicity. Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (I). Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (II). Remediation in Food. Arsenic in the soil-plant system: Phytotoxicity and Phytoremediation. Mitigation of arsenic toxicity by plant products. Treatment of Arsenic Poisoning: Diagnosis with Biomarkers. Chronic Arsenicosis: Clinical feature and Diagnosis. Management of Chronic Arsenicosis: An Overview. Influence of neutraceuticals in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Influence of Functional Foods in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Running Commentary.

Dr. Narayan Chakrabarty, Ph.D., F.I.C.S., is a visiting professor in the Post-Graduate Department of Zoology, Maulana Azad College, Calcutta University. He is also a scientific consultant and director, West Bengal Biotech Development Corporation, Department of Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, India. Dr. Chakrabarty is a member of the Departmental Technical Committee for Biotechnology of the Govt. of West Bengal. He authored a book on organic reaction mechanism. He has vast experience in conducting programs for estimating and remediating arsenic toxicity in rural Bengal. He was also a resource person in various programs under the sponsorship of UNICEF and the Government of India.