Methylmercury, amalgams, and children's health.

Author: Guzzi G, Minoia C, Pigatto PD, Severi G.

Source: Environ Health Perspect.

Year: 2006

Comment:

This comment addresses mercury in saliva from dental amalgam fillings and suggests taking this form of mercury release into consideration.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“We were surprised that Björnberg et al. (2005) failed to mention saliva as a plausible biologic source of methylmercury in individuals who have mercury dental fillings.”

Citation:

Guzzi G, Minoia C, Pigatto PD, Severi G. Correspondence: methylmercury, amalgams, and children's health. Environ Health Perspect. 2006; 114(3):A149.