Mercury content in Chilean fish and estimated intake levels

• Main Authors: Cortes, Sandra, Fortt, Antonia
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: mercury; Chemistry; Applied; Food Science & Technology; Toxicology; Hake; Isi; Patagonian Toothfish
• Online Access: https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/127484

Publicación ISI The intake of fish products is a major public health concern due to possible methyl mercury exposure, which is especially toxic to the human nervous system. This pilot study (n = 46) was designed to determine mercury concentrations in fish products for national consumption ( Chilean...