Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damage

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 15:50 in Biology & Nature

The benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure, new findings from research in the Seychelles suggests. In fact, the new study suggests that the nutrients found in fish have properties that protect the brain from the potential toxic effects of the chemical.

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