why can tuna is bad for pregnant women?

Question

please let me know what your source is...thanks

Answer 1

Sword fish and Tuna fish eat a lot of organisms that contain mercury and other toxins.

Additionally, there are only trace amounts which normally people can tolerate and our body can eliminate, but when a fetus is developing it is crucial that these toxins, particularly mercury are omitted from the diet.

Answer 2

The FDA advises pregnant women to limit their weekly seafood consumption to 12 ounces, or about two average meals.

The reason is that mercury can cause birth defects. There is mercury in fish. Albacore tuna consumption should be limited to no more than 6 ounces a week since it contains more mercury than canned light tuna, according to the FDA.

However, a study came out not too long ago that showed eating a small amount of fish could boost a baby's IQ, because seafood is also a major dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical for brain development. Some people say these benefits outweigh the risks from mercury.

You can read all about it at WebMD.

Answer 3

The concerns about tuna are because these and many other fish contain mercury, which is harmful to fetal development. Some sources say you can have a can a week, others perhaps overly cautious, advise none at all. I think you can read for yourself and make a determination. It's the fat in fish that contains the mercury (and contains the Omega oils you need as well).

My source is listed below from the EPA. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

This is a good question to ask because a lot of people enjoy eating some type of tuna. For most, tuna is a good selection for tuna salad, tuna steaks, etc. Pregnant women are advised not to eat too much fish or shellfish due to the presence of mercury. Mercury is dangerous to the growing fetus. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if one chooses to eat fish while pregnant, which is acceptable on a small scale, avoid the following: no shark, swordfish, king mackarel, or tilefish; albacore tuna; and local fish that may have high levels of mercury.

It is okay to eat some fish. The EPA states that pregnant women may eat up to 12 ounces of fish and shellfish (with low mercury levels) per week. If you want to eat tuna, avoid the albacore tuna (because it has higher levels of mercury) and go for the canned light tuna.

Hope this helps - cheers!

Answer 5

Here's the guidelines for pregnant women:

Avoid Fish with High levels of Mercury Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish

12 oz. (~2 meals) of Low-Mercury Fish per week shrimp, crab, cod, clams, scallops, canned light tuna, canned salmon, pollock, and catfish etc.
Note: Albacore "White" tuna contains more mercury. Limit 6 oz (~1 meal) of albacore tuna per week.

Therefore, tuna is bad in excess amounts due to the mercury content (can cause mercury poisoning
in your unborn child)

Answer 6

Tuna is one of the fish that contain mercury, canned tuna having more than fresh. Mercury can lead to birth defects.

Answer 7

Possible Mercury Poisoning.

Answer 8

tuna, swordfish and i forgot the other one can be high in mercury. that's why if you are pregnant you should only have 1 serving of tuna week.

Answer 9

It could be because canned tuna has mercury in it which is very toxic.

Answer 10

I'm not really sure but i had a pregnancy book called What to Expect When you're Expecting and it did say something about fish. I don't remember what it said but i know it was something about staying away from certain sea foods. Sorry i could't tell you more.