Effects of foetal and breastfeeding exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) and retinol palmitate (Vitamin A) in rats: Redox parameters and susceptibility to DNA damage in liver.

Methylmercury (MeHg) is known to be a chemical that poses a risk to public health. Exposure to MeHg and vitamin A (VitA) occurs through the ingestion of fish, present in the diet of most pregnant women. The absorption of these elements generates oxidative stress and can generate adaptations for future stressful events.