Role of selenium in mitigating mercury toxicity
Auteur :
Seale, Lucia A. / Berry, Marla J. / Ralston, Nicholas V.
Éditeur :
Nova Science Publishers Inc
ISBN :
9781612092614
Date de publication :
8 nov. 2011
Dimensions :
14,0 x 21,5 cm
Poids :
116 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Accumulating evidence suggests that MeHg sequesters the trace element selenium in the body, thus preventing it from performing its essential physiological roles. This book describes reasons why the risks of adverse effects of MeHg exposure are outweighed by the benefits of one to two servings of fish per week.