Wouldn't any fish oil product sold in the US have to be free of mercury? I take Spring Valley brand fish oil from Walmart. It doesn't say that it is mercury free, so it does concern me a little. What do you think?
2007-06-05 02:52:25 · 5 answers · asked by I wanna talk to Samson 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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.
2007-06-05 02:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most fish have traces of murcury in it. If you eat it, thats fine, theres not enough mercury to kill you. It is said that if you eat fish containing mercury that you should NOT eat it more than 3 times a week. Don't worry though, its very hard to get fish not containing mercury
2007-06-05 02:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by hipo8000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The World Health Organization recently found unsafe (as if safe is possible) levels of mercury contamination in deep sea tuna, especially albacore tuna. Albacore tuna is a larger species of tuna than its cousins so more mercury is found in these kind of fish.
2007-06-05 02:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be concerned if you were allergic to mercury which many people are
2007-06-08 23:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-05 02:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋