Review of the levels of heavy metals ( Arsenic , Cadmium , Chromium , Mercury and Lead ) in selected beverages

selected beverages. Ousman Boye, Osaro Iyekowa, Oladele Oyelakin and Anthony Adjivon School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Physical and Natural Science, Chemistry Unit; University of the Gambia. Correspondence: ob21722331@utg.edu.gm ABSTRACT This paper aims to review the level of heavy metals content in selected beverages. The labels of selected beverages were observed from various shops due to the increase of their daily intake. The chemical components in some of these beverages have received great interest because they are related to health. This investigation showed that all the selected samples indicated some elements on the label which have received some health concerns about their use and the amount in concentration. Different brands of the same product were indicating different elements at different concentrations. Hence, a thorough finding based on experimental fact should be done because of the health hazards heavy metals pose to humans. .