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reagents, TeNPs have higher antibacterial activity and lower toxicity. Thus, TeNPs hold
great practical potential as a new and efficient antibacterial agent (Lin et al. 2012).
Little information is available on Te levels in foodstuffs. Its concentration in most
foods is below 10 μg/kg FW (Table 48.1). Its daily intake is between 1 and 10 μg
(Reilly 2002).