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Can Mercury Poisoning Be Caused By Excessive Fish Eating?
hello my name is Karin, I would like to know if eating fish 3 times a week is too many times and can it result of mercury poisoning. Is mercury poisoning the same as iron deficiency ?Thankyou Don t worry about the answer I do not have a credit card to pay on line thankyou and sorry to waste your time.
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Hello,
it depends on the kind of fish you are eating. Certain kinds, like shark, mackerel, swordfish, tile fish. Also, albacore tuna contains more mercury than canned light tuna.
Generally, fish and shellfish are healthy foods, and they all contain traces of mercury, but some contain high levels and you should best avoid eating them if you are a woman who may become pregnant, are already pregnant or are nursing. This due to the fact that mercury is harmful for the nervous system of the fetus.
To avoid getting high levels of mercury, try to avoid the kinds of fish I mentioned above and limit the amount to 12 oz (340 gr) a week, i.e. two average meals.
All the best
it depends on the kind of fish you are eating. Certain kinds, like shark, mackerel, swordfish, tile fish. Also, albacore tuna contains more mercury than canned light tuna.
Generally, fish and shellfish are healthy foods, and they all contain traces of mercury, but some contain high levels and you should best avoid eating them if you are a woman who may become pregnant, are already pregnant or are nursing. This due to the fact that mercury is harmful for the nervous system of the fetus.
To avoid getting high levels of mercury, try to avoid the kinds of fish I mentioned above and limit the amount to 12 oz (340 gr) a week, i.e. two average meals.
All the best
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