Search for dissertations about: "Methylinmercury"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word Methylinmercury.

2. 1. Mercury exposure during early human development

   Author : Karolin Ask Björnberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Methylinmercury; inorganic mercury; selenium; human; fetal exposure; infant exposure; pregnancy; placenta; breast milk; fish consumption; dietary advisories;

   Abstract : People are exposed to methylimercury (MeHg) mainly via consumption of fish, especially large predatory fish species. Inhaled mercury vapour (Hg0) released from dental amalgam fillings is the main source of exposure to inorganic mercury (I-Hg). In the body, a small fraction of MeHg is demethylated to inorganic He while most Hg0 is oxidized to Hg2+. READ MORE