Heavy metal and pesticide levels in dairy products: Evaluation of human health risk

V Năstăsescu, M Mititelu, M Goumenou… - Food and Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Cattle milk's health benefits can be compromised by the presence of contaminants. The
levels of cadmium, copper, lead and zinc, and residues of dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene …

Quality control of different types of honey and propolis collected from Romanian accredited beekeepers and consumer's risk assessment

M Mititelu, DI Udeanu, M Nedelescu, SM Neacsu… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Honey is a natural product recognized and appreciated for its nutritional value and
therapeutic potential. However, the quality of bee honey is essential because various …

Black Sea mussels qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis: Nutritional benefits and possible risks through consumption

M Mititelu, SM Neacșu, E Oprea, DE Dumitrescu… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mussels have a particular nutritional value, representing a highly valued food source and
thus sought after worldwide. Their meat is a real culinary delicacy, rich in proteins, lipids …

Food Habits and Lifestyle of Romanians in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

V Năstăsescu, M Mititelu, TI Stanciu, D Drăgănescu… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
The pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has produced significant changes in socio-
cultural life, diet, and interpersonal relationships across the world's population. The present …

Honey and other beekeeping products intake among the Romanian population and their therapeutic use

CB Ioniță-Mîndrican, M Mititelu, AM Musuc, E Oprea… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Honey and other bee products have been used for food and therapeutic purposes since
ancient times. There are many varieties of honey with time-proven therapeutic properties …

New method for risk assessment in environmental health: The paradigm of heavy metals in honey

M Mititelu, DI Udeanu, AO Docea, A Tsatsakis… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The release of heavy metals into the natural environment creates problems due to their
persistence. They can accumulate in the food chain presenting a dangerous sign for …

[HTML][HTML] Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Human Health: A Key to Modern Nutritional Balance in Association with Polyphenolic Compounds from Food Sources

M Mititelu, D Lupuliasa, SM Neacșu, G Olteanu… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are vital dietary elements that play a significant role in
human nutrition. They are highly regarded for their positive contributions to overall health …

Comparative quality assessment of five bread wheat and five barley cultivars grown in Romania

E Moroșan, AA Secareanu, AM Musuc… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cereals whole grains contain vitamins, phytochemicals, antioxidants, resistant starch, and
minerals with potential benefits to human health. The consumption of whole grains is …

Nutrition and Mental Well-Being: Exploring Connections and Holistic Approaches

TC Gheonea, CN Oancea, M Mititelu, EC Lupu… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quality of life, well-being, and psycho-emotional balance are closely related to the quality of
the diet, the level of physical activity, the quality of rest, but also the absence of the …

[HTML][HTML] An Assessment of Behavioral Risk Factors in Oncology Patients

M Mititelu, M Licu, SM Neacșu, MF Călin, SR Matei… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
An evaluation of the behavioral risk factors that contribute to the incidence and evolution of
cancer in oncology patients was conducted through a cross-sectional study using a …