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2008-07-16 11:14 AM

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Subject: Tuna everyday and Mercury

So heres the deal, after dinner or after lunch for a snack I have a tuna salad pretty much everyday.  I feel great and it helps with my morning workouts or the ones in the evening but I was wondering if the mercury amount is something to be worried about, 3 oz can 7 days a week doesnt seem like much but is anyone qualified to answer this for me?

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2008-07-23 1:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Tuna everyday and Mercury

Yes, thats too much for anyone, although pregnant/nursing women and children are more at risk for adverse health effects.

 

http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp 

2008-07-23 1:28 PM
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I eat fish on an almost daily basis, have since I was a child. My dad owned a sushi restaurant all growing up and just sold it two years ago...ate sushi there near everyday, still eat sushi whenever I can, and I'm a sucker for a good seared ahi tuna steak / smoked salmon / etc.

I have seen no consequences. But maybe I'm just lucky.
2008-07-26 8:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Tuna everyday and Mercury
as someone else said, that is too much. now, i have heard that either white or albacore has less mercury or less of a chance of being high in it, so you may want to look into that. i think it's the albacore that's better, because i LOVE the white tuna.
2008-07-26 10:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Tuna everyday and Mercury
I think it might be the opposite, actually (light is better than white)- here's an older page from the FDA...I don't think the advice has changed much though

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html

Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.

Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.

Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.

Another commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your two meals of fish and shellfish, you may eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna per week.

Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.

2008-08-24 7:44 PM
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I love tuna. I try to limit myself cause of the mercury levels but its just such a easy/cheap/good tasting lunch.

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