Prenatal Mercury Exposure Is Linked To ADHD In Children
Posted By Beth Shea On October 14, 2012 @ 10:48 am In Inhabitots,News | No Comments
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A new study conducted by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital concludes that prenatal mercury exposure is linked to ADHD [5] (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. According to senior study author Dr. Susan Korrick, “A hair-mercury level in the mother of about 1 part per million (ppm) or more was associated with a 60% increased risk of ADHD-related behavior.” Oddly, the same fish that carry mercury may also counteract this effect. Read on [6] to learn why.
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