Can arsenic toxicity in mammals be reduced by feeding Saskatchewan grown Lentils?
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Judit Smits
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Calgary - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Objective
To conduct in vivo mammalian toxicology studies to evaluate the effectiveness and potential synergistic effects of Se and folate-rich lentils in mitigating symptoms of chronic arsenic toxicity.
Outcome
High selenium lentils may confer cardiovascular health benefits to other mammals, including humans, based on findings in experimental animals, but this requires further research.
Health
SPG Contribution
$233,923.00
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2008 - 2015
Co-funders
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Total Project Cost
$439,346.00