Balancing the benefits of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the risks of methylmercury exposure from fish consumption
| Autor: | Chong-Huai Yan, Kathryn R Mahaffey, Mineshi Sakamoto, Koenraad Mariën, Emily Oken, Anna L. Choi, Rita Schoeny, Pal Weihe, Hing Man Chan, Akira Yasutake, Elsie M. Sunderland, Philippe Grandjean |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
| Předmět: |
chemistry.chemical_classification
Nutrition and Dietetics food and beverages Medicine (miscellaneous) Biology Fish consumption Eicosapentaenoic acid chemistry.chemical_compound Nutrient chemistry Docosahexaenoic acid Environmental health Fish Food science Methylmercury Shellfish Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| Zdroj: | Nutrition Reviews. 69:493-508 |
| ISSN: | 0029-6643 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00415.x |
| Popis: | Fish and shellfish are widely available foods that provide important nutrients, particularly n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), to many populations globally. These nutrients, especially docosahexaenoic acid, confer benefits to brain and visual system development in infants and reduce risks of certain forms of heart disease in adults. However, fish and shellfish can also be a major source of methylmercury (MeHg), a known neurotoxicant that is particularly harmful to fetal brain development. This review documents the latest knowledge on the risks and benefits of seafood consumption for perinatal development of infants. It is possible to choose fish species that are both high in n-3 PUFAs and low in MeHg. A framework for providing dietary advice for women of childbearing age on how to maximize the dietary intake of n-3 PUFAs while minimizing MeHg exposures is suggested. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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