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BrokenImmersion t1_j2f68t1 wrote

Reply to comment by BioTechproject in If fish accumulate mercury in the more toxic, methylmercury form, is it toxic to them? by XComhghall

Ah so we can ingest more but because it sticks around so long and we live so long it doesn't really matter?

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Syzygy_Stardust t1_j2ft7f0 wrote

The opposite. Because we live so long, we have more chances to absorb mercury than short-lived animals, which is worse for us. Obviously living longer is itself usually a preferred state, but it does cause situations like this where health issues arise over long periods of time.

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BioTechproject t1_j2f75k2 wrote

I wouldn't say it doesn't matter. It is still a significant factor.

For example, a similar concept applies when prescribing medication. Overweight people have larger volumes and thus, depending on meds, need more to reach the same effect.

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