Fatty Acids In Fish May Shield Brain From Mercury Damage

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 00:30 in Biology & Nature

New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the new study, which appears today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that the nutrients found in fish have properties that protect the brain from the potential toxic effects of the chemical. read more

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