[Can fish be dangerous for the heart? If so, a high content of methylmercury in certain fish species casts doubt on current food guidelines].
Recent studies have shown an association between myocardial infarction and the intake of MeHg from fish in amounts near the current reference dose (RfD). Biochemical studies support the association. This article considers the results of recent epidemiological studies in relation to an evaluation of RfD and food guidelines. MeHg levels in certain Danish fish are close to harmful levels if the food guidelines are followed. Revised food guidelines should be based on assessments of the MeHg amount in each fish species.
Røpcke
Diana Mathilde
DM
Aarhus Universitet. droepcke@yahoo.dk
Tøttrup
Mikkel
M
Kragstrup
Tue Wenzel
TW
D000818:Animals; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005399:Fishes / Q000378:metabolism; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008767:Methylmercury Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017747:Seafood / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis
D008767:Methylmercury Compounds