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Fluoride Content in Alcoholic Drinks
Marta Goschorska1, Izabela Gutowska2, Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka1
1Department of Biochemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, PowstańcówWlkp. av. 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland.
Biological Trace Element Research
|October 18, 2015
Summary
Alcoholic drinks, especially beers and wines, are a significant source of dietary fluoride. Lower alcohol content beverages contain higher fluoride levels, while high-alcohol drinks like vodka have the least.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Public Health Nutrition
Background:
- Dietary fluoride intake is crucial for dental health.
- Alcoholic beverages are widely consumed and may contribute to nutrient intake.
- Limited data exists on fluoride content in alcoholic drinks on the Polish market.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify fluoride levels in diverse alcoholic beverages available in Poland.
- To investigate the relationship between ethanol content and fluoride concentration.
- To assess the role of alcoholic drinks as a dietary fluoride source.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 48 types of alcoholic drinks (low, medium, high ethanol content).
- Measurement of fluoride concentration using a potentiometric method with a fluoride ion-selective electrode.
- Comparison of fluoride levels across different beverage types and alcohol percentages.
Main Results:
- Highest fluoride concentrations were found in beverages with less than 10% ethanol.
- Lowest fluoride levels were observed in beverages with over 40% ethanol.
- Beers and wines exhibited higher fluoride levels compared to vodkas.
Conclusions:
- Alcoholic beverages represent a significant source of dietary fluoride.
- Lower ethanol content alcoholic drinks are a more substantial source of fluoride.
- Findings highlight the need to consider alcoholic beverage consumption in dietary fluoride intake assessments.
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