Mercury in fish, seafood may be linked to higher risk of ALS

(American Academy of Neurology) Eating fish and seafood with higher levels of mercury may be linked to a higher risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017. However, fish and seafood consumption as a regular part of the diet was not associated with ALS.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-02/aaon-mif021717.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 20, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news