Mercurio en pescados y su importancia en la salud / Mercury in fish and its importance in health
Rev. méd. Chile
; 142(9): 1174-1180, set. 2014. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-730289
Responsible library:
CL1.1
ABSTRACT
The contamination of fish with methylmercury (MeHg) could hamper the health promoting properties of fish. Currently, there is strong evidence about the health benefits of seafood consumption. When consumed by the mother before and during pregnancy it improves neurodevelopment of infants and toddlers. Thereafter it reduces the risk of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. The benefits of fish are mainly due to its content of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Other constituents, such as high biological value proteins, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements contribute to the benefits. On the other hand, there is also convincing evidence about the adverse effects of MeHg on neurodevelopment both during gestation and in early childhood. We herein review the effects of mercury on health. Based on international evidence and new data on the mercury content in Chilean fish, we also propose a recommendation for fish consumption for our population.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Health problem:
Technological Hazards
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Water Pollutants, Chemical
/
Docosahexaenoic Acids
/
Seafood
/
Fishes
/
Mercury
Type of study:
Etiology study
/
Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Pregnancy
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Clínica Las Condes/CL