Seafood products are important sources of proteins, polyunsaturated lipids and
phospholipids, and also of numerous micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). However, they …

Fish are important dietary items that provide essential nutrients. Fish however,
bioaccumulate monomethyl mercury (MMHg) and organo-halogenated pollutants (OHP) that …

Fish consumption is the main source of human exposure to mercury. Studies from specific
human populations have reported Hg levels lower than those modeled from consumption …

Background. Increasing concern is evident about contamination of foodstuffs and natural
health products. Methods. Common off‐the‐shelf varieties of black, green, white, and oolong …

Marine mammals are indicator species of the Arctic ecosystem and an integral component of
the traditional Inuit diet. The potential neurotoxic effects of increased mercury (Hg) in beluga …

Abstract Background Methylmercury (MeHg) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant, with
the nervous system as its main target; however, the neurotoxic mechanisms of MeHg have …

Background MeHg is a well-established neurotoxicant for fetal brain growth and
development and has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in aging …

Green tea has many health benefits and is the most consumed type in China. However, the
heavy metals and contaminants in tea can also pose a great risk to human health. In this …

Fish consumption is a major pathway for mercury exposure in humans. Current guidelines
and risk assessments assume that 100% of methylmercury (MeHg) in fish is absorbed by the …

Human exposure to mercury (Hg) and methylmercury (MeHg) through the ingestion of
seafood raises human health-related concerns. In contrast, green tea has health benefits …