Association between Toenail Mercury and
Metabolic Syndrome Is Modified by Selenium
Abstract: Background: Although 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. Methods: We 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 demograp...
