ArticleNutrients2016
Association between Toenail Mercury and Metabolic Syndrome Is Modified by Selenium.
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- Toenail Metal Exposures in Fishermen from Bodo City, Nigeria.Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology · 2020Article
- The association between mercury concentrations and lipid profiles in the Korean National Environmental Health Survey (KoNEHS) cycle 3.Annals of occupational and environmental medicine · 2020Article
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- Serum Selenium Level in Early Healthy Pregnancy as a Risk Marker of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Nutrients in Fish and Possible Associations with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Metabolic Syndrome.Nutrients · 2018Review
- Toenail Chromium Concentration and Metabolic Syndrome among Korean Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Metabolic Syndrome: Evidence from Human and Model System Studies.Current environmental health reports · 2018Review
- Protective effects of Chinese Fenggang zinc selenium tea on metabolic syndrome in high-sucrose-high-fat diet-induced obese rats.Scientific reports · 2018Article
- Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Use among Korean Adults: Baseline Data from the Trace Element Study of Korean Adults in Yeungnam Area.Nutrients · 2018Article
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- Trace element contents in toenails are related to regular physical activity in older adults.PloS one · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough Asian populations consume relatively large amounts of fish and seafood and have a high prevalence of metabolic diseases, few studies have investigated the association between chronic mercury exposure and metabolic syndrome and its effect modification by selenium.
methodsWe analyzed baseline data from the Trace Element Study of Korean Adults in the Yeungnam area. Participants included 232 men and 269 women, aged 35 years or older, who had complete data regarding demographic, lifestyle, diet, toenail mercury and selenium levels, and health. Toenail mercury and selenium concentrations were measured using instrumental neutron-activation analysis. The metabolic biomarker levels were obtained through biannual medical checkups.
resultsHigher toenail mercury levels were associated with habitual consumption of whale and shark meats, older age, obesity, smoking, alcohol drinking, and higher household income. Multivariable analysis showed a positive association between toenail mercury exposure and metabolic syndrome. In addition, this association was significantly stronger at lower selenium levels and was weaker at higher selenium levels.
conclusionThe possible harmful effects of mercury on metabolic syndrome may be attenuated by high levels of selenium. Future studies are needed to suggest optimal dietary guidelines regarding fish and selenium intakes, particularly for Asians with high levels of fish intake.
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