Biomarkers of seafood intake during pregnancy - Pollutants versus fatty acids and micronutrients

In conclusion, elevated concentrations of erythrocyte mercury and urinary arsenobetaine can be useful indicators of seafood intake, more so than the n-3 LCPUFAs. However, the relative importance of the biomarkers may differ depending on the type and amount of seafood consumed.PMID:36878269 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.115576

Source: Environmental Research - March 6, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mia Str åvik Klara Gustin Malin Barman Michael Levi Anna Sandin Agnes E Wold Ann-Sofie Sandberg Maria Kippler Marie Vahter Source Type: research