CAN EATING
FISH BE
DANGEROUS?
We know that fish contain mercury that affects the nervous system -- that's the bad side. On
the good side, experts say that fish is rich in essential fatty acid content, which protects our
brain. Find out what quantity does not harm your health!
Too large of doses of mercury is toxic to the
Warning
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brain, heart and nervous system. In particular,
Both pregnant women and children are more susceptible to the
pregnant or nursing women should be very
toxic effects of mercury, so it is important to have a moderate
careful about eating fish, because mercury
consumption of less contaminated fish species.
prevents fetal neurological development.
On the other hand, numerous studies talk
about high content of omega-3 fatty acids
found in fish and meat that help develop the
brain, improve memory, and protect the heart,
the fight against rheumatoid arthritis and
cancer. Therefore, experts have concluded
that it is not recommended to give up all types
of fish, but only to those that contain large
amounts of mercury or other contaminants.
At least two servings per week --- that is both
the
World
Health
Organization's
recommendation and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
set
safety
recommendations
on
fish
consumption. According to these indications, it
is recommended not to exceed 340 grams of
fish per week, but depending on the weight of
each of us is likely that this amount be slightly
lower or higher. Also, the American Heart
Association says healthy adults can safely
consume up to 400 grams of fish weekly.
Evidence indicates that if a woman has a balanced diet in omega 3
fatty acids before becoming pregnant and during pregnancy, fetal
brain develops better and has a low risk of suffering from
postpartum depression, and heart and bones develop in harmony.
If you are pregnant, avoid eating the following fish that are high in
mercury:
* Shark;
* Swordfish;
* Royal mackerel;
* Tile fish;
* Tuna;
* Greenland;
* Pike.
Experts' advice
1. Choose fish species high in omega 3 fatty acids and low in
contaminants. The best sources are salmon (wild, would be
preferable), mackerel (mackerel but not royal), herring, sardines,
mussels, oysters, anchovies and trout;
2. Eat a variety of fish species not limit yourself to one;
3. You can choose canned light instead of white tuna that contains
three times more mercury
While the 'mercury' sounds scary, if done correctly, you can still
partake in eating fish!