Methylmercury Explained
Organic mercury, specifically methylmercury, is formed when bacteria convert inorganic mercury, making it bioavailable and allowing it to enter the food chain. This process leads to bioaccumulation, especially in larger predatory fish, which can result in high levels of mercury exposure for humans. Methylmercury is easily absorbed by the body and poses significant health risks due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and placenta, with a longer half-life than elemental mercury.In this clip
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