is it true that you should not eat Salmon more than once a week because of the mercury??

Answer 1

Mercury in Seafood



Fish is generally a healthy food group to eat, offering high-quality, low-fat protein and containing oils that can lower risk of heart disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults eat up to 12 ounces per week of fish and shellfish.

However, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. For most people, the risk from mercury by eating fish and shellfish is not a health concern. Yet, some fish and shellfish contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young child's developing nervous system. The risks from mercury in fish and shellfish depend on the amount of fish and shellfish eaten and the levels of mercury in the fish and shellfish.

Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children to avoid some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.

Individuals should choose fishes with a lower mercury content, including shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock and catfish. Albacore tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna, so limit consumption of albacore tuna to less than 6 ounces per week.

Highest levels of mercury are found in swordfish, shark, king mackerel and tile fish. Women who are or might become pregnant and young children especially should avoid these fishes.

For more information on what you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish visit: http://www.epa.gov/(Last accessed: 8/2005)

Answer 2

That's totally wrong. Salmon has some of the lowest values of mercury compared to others. Tuna is one of the higher mercury fish.

They actually suggest you should have salmon multiple times a week due to containing Omega-3's, which are very healthy and good for you.

Answer 3

I think that it is mackerel, not salmon, that may have higher mercury levels, but because of the high omega-3 fatty acid content (in both types of fish), the health benefits far outweigh the detriments. Make a point to eat the wild, not farm-raised, fish -- they are much healthier overall.

Answer 4

You can eat salmon as much as you like. It has the lowest amount of mercury.

Answer 5

yup. salmon do not eat mercury, but mercury accumulated in the salmon body because of water pollution

Answer 6

According to news reports, that would be Tuna. I have not heard any reports about Salmon.

Er, you can afford to eat Salmon more than once a week?

Answer 7

Yes it is true.