fish everyday?

Question

hey is it unhealthy to eat fish everyday?ive heard different stories,ive heard its bad to eat fish every day and to just eat like 4 times a week,then I hear somewhere else its very healthy for you,not sure what to believe lol,can anyone give me their opinions?thank you

Answer 1

Fish has mercury in it which is really bad for your body, and can cause birth defects in children. While fish is good for you, you need to research which fish have the lowest mercury levels, and which fish are not endangered.

By the way, the guy talking about eating a can of tuna a day, don't listen to him. Tuna has one of the highest levels of mercury, and is dangerous to consume large amounts.

For fetuses, infants, and children, the primary health effect of methylmercury is impaired neurological development. Methylmercury exposure in the womb, which can result from a mother's consumption of fish and shellfish that contain methylmercury, can adversely affect a baby's growing brain and nervous system. Impacts on cognitive thinking, memory, attention, language, and fine motor and visual spatial skills have been seen in children exposed to methylmercury in the womb. Recent human biological monitoring by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1999 and 2000 (PDF) (3 pp., 42 KB, About PDF) shows that most people have blood mercury levels below a level associated with possible health effects. More recent data from the CDC support this general finding.

Outbreaks of methylmercury poisonings have made it clear that adults, children, and developing fetuses are at risk from ingestion exposure to methylmercury. During these poisoning outbreaks some mothers with no symptoms of nervous system damage gave birth to infants with severe disabilities, it became clear that the developing nervous system of the fetus may be more vulnerable to methylmercury than is the adult nervous system.

For more information on fish consumption advisories across the country, visit EPA's fish consumption web pages.

In addition to the subtle impairments noted above, symptoms of methylmercury poisoning may include; impairment of the peripheral vision; disturbances in sensations ("pins and needles" feelings, usually in the hands, feet, and around the mouth); lack of coordination of movements; impairment of speech, hearing, walking; and muscle weakness. People concerned about their exposure to methylmercury should consult their physician.

Hope this helps! I've included links to this information, and a link to a mercury calculator. The calculator will help you determine how much fish you should eat in a week by what kind and the amount.

Take care :)

Answer 2

If you are going for the omega-3 the recommended amount is 1-2 days a week. If you really like it you should probably vary the type of fish and get your protein from another source 1-2 days a week. Any food even those that are good for you limit the micronutrients to your body. Thou we think we are so smart we still discover nutrients we didn't know were so important.

Answer 3

i eat at least a can of tuna/salmon everyday. Tuna is a great source of lean protein, vitamins and minerals. It also lowers the chance of heart disease. Eat as much fish as you want.

Answer 4

Baked fish, three times a week. My favorite is Baked Salmon, or Grilled Salmon. Delicious.