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Probabilistic intake assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers and omega‐3 fatty acids through fish consumption
Author(s) -
Sioen Isabelle,
Bilau Maaike,
Verdonck Frederik,
Verbeke Wim,
Willems Jan L.,
De Henauw Stefaan,
Van Camp John
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
molecular nutrition and food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.495
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1613-4133
pISSN - 1613-4125
DOI - 10.1002/mnfr.200700109
Subject(s) - polybrominated diphenyl ethers , polyunsaturated fatty acid , fish consumption , food science , fish oil , chemistry , food intake , diphenyl ether , fish <actinopterygii> , congener , zoology , environmental chemistry , fishery , biology , biochemistry , endocrinology , fatty acid , organic chemistry , pollutant
Food intake is one of the principal exposure routes of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in humans. This study focuses on fish consumption as a PBDE exposure route. A probabilistic intake assessment of PBDEs and healthy long chain omega‐3 PUFAs (LC n‐3 PUFAs) was conducted for Belgian fish consumers in order to study the balance of the intake of LC n‐3 PUFAs and PBDEs. Based on the observed fish consumption level in the sample, the mean intake of brominated diphenyl ether (BDE)‐28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154 via fish was 0.85 ng/kg body weight (bw)/day and the intake of LC n‐3 PUFAs was 3.45 mg/kg bw/day, being low compared to the recommendations. Scenario analyses showed that consuming 150 g salmon twice a week is advisable to achieve the recommended LC n‐3 PUFA intake with a rather low PBDE intake. When replacing 150 g salmon by herring, the PBDE intake is higher without an increase in LC n‐3 PUFAs. In contrast, the combination of cod and salmon leads to a similar PBDE intake compared to twice a week salmon, but to a lower LC n‐3 PUFA intake. In conclusion, the methodology presented in the paper allows balancing benefits and risks related to fish consumption.