Interaction between mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and selenium (Se) affects the activity of glutathione S-transferase in breast milk: possible relationship with fish and shellfish intake

Breast milk is regarded as an ideal source of nutrients for the growth and development of neonates, but it can also be a potential source of pollutants. Mothers can be exposed to different contaminants as a result of their lifestyle and environmental pollution. Mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As) could ad...

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Main Authors: Ramón Gaxiola-Robles, Vanessa Labrada-Martagón, Alfredo de Jesús Celis de la Rosa, Baudilio Acosta-Vargas, Lía Celina Méndez-Rodríguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2014-08-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112014000900028&lng=en&tlng=en