April 21, 2011

Eczmea and Mercury Exposure?

New recent study published in Environmental Research found a positive association between mercury exposure (as indicated by blood concentrations) and lifetime incidence of atopic dermatitis. Mercury can enter the body through contaminated fish.

Some fish have higher levels of mercury than others. The EPA has a guideline on their website here.




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