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What fish have a high content of mercury?
tuna
How much mercury is typically found in Wild Planet albacore tuna?
Wild Planet albacore tuna typically contains about 0.1 parts per million of mercury.
How much tuna should you eat and does it contain mercury?
Yes, Tuna contains mercury. So much of these river fishes have mercury that scientists and doctors recommend having no tuna and albacore. You can search on Google 'tuna calculator'. You enter your weight and it tells you how much is the max amount of Tuna you can consume in a week without developing diabetes, high blood pressure, or any other diseases. Doctors say that human beings are consuming so much of these fish thinking it is all right to have a bit once in a while, that a type of mercury cancer will develop. Mercury can damage your sight, smell, touch and taste. If I were you, I recommend no tuna consumption.
What does tuna do to the unborn fetus while pregnant?
Tuna contains high levers of mercury that can cause birth defects.
Should tuna have a warning label addressing that it contains mercury?
No
Are six cans of tuna per day healthy?
not very good for you because mercury is in tuna and can cause mercury poisoning to enter the body when eaten too much. well resent studies in 2008 show that the mercury in fish not just tuna fish has stayed the same if not decreased in the past 100 years
Where is mercury found around the home?
Old fashioned thermometers and in tuna.
How is tuna contamanated?
it contains small amounts of mercury which is poisonous to humans
Can you eat canned tuna when pregnant?
you are not supposed to because of the mercury in the fish.
What are the health benefits of consuming mercury-free tuna?
Consuming mercury-free tuna can provide health benefits such as reducing the risk of mercury poisoning, promoting heart health due to its omega-3 fatty acids, and supporting brain function and development.
Can you give a cat a can of tuna as a treat?
Yes, you can give a cat a can of tuna as a treat, but it should be in moderation as a special treat due to the high levels of mercury in tuna. It is important to ensure the tuna is plain and not seasoned with any ingredients that may be harmful to cats.
Is tuna good to eat?
Yes it is. You can buy tuna in tins or fresh. Tuna is a good source of lean protein and B vitamins and Omega-3 fish oil. Tuna can accumulate mercury in its flesh but eating moderate amounts is not considered a health hazard.
