Mineralogy and geochemical characterization of geophagic clays consumed in parts of southern Nigeria

This study seeks to determine health risk associated with consumption of clay in different areas in southern Nigeria. Different clay samples sold for consumption were purchased from Mowe, Ikorodu and Onitsha Markets in southern Nigeria. The clays were subjected to mineralogical and geochemical chara...

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Main Authors: Olusegun Gbenga Olisa, Jerry Olugbenga Olajide-Kayode, Blessing Oluwaseunfunmi Adebayo, Oluwapamilerin Atinuke Ajayi, Kingsley Odukoya, Anuoluwa Ayoyimika Olalemi, Tamara Doubra-Mary Uyakunmor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050623000174