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Does Excessive Consumption Of Salmon Fish Bad For Health?
Question: I love salmon fish.. I eat it grilled or baked. I usually eat it 4-5 times a week. My brother told me that eating too much salmon is bad for you and that I should limit my consumption to 2-3 times a week. Can you please tell me if this is true.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that salmon fish is reach in omega 3 fatty acids, which are very important for lowering cholesterol levels, thus reducing our cardio- vascular risk.
Besides, they have vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K which are necessary for our body functions.
But, this is a fish with a big amount of fatt tissue.
Many toxic substances, like mercury and lead, etc., contained in the see which are absorbed in the blood of fish , and then in their fat tissue ( because fat tissue is a deposit of such substances).
That is why you should eat a small amount of this type of fish, to avoid intake of such substances, which can be toxic for our body.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that salmon fish is reach in omega 3 fatty acids, which are very important for lowering cholesterol levels, thus reducing our cardio- vascular risk.
Besides, they have vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K which are necessary for our body functions.
But, this is a fish with a big amount of fatt tissue.
Many toxic substances, like mercury and lead, etc., contained in the see which are absorbed in the blood of fish , and then in their fat tissue ( because fat tissue is a deposit of such substances).
That is why you should eat a small amount of this type of fish, to avoid intake of such substances, which can be toxic for our body.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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