20/20 went shopping for fresh fish in three major cities, not to eat, but to test for mercury. (ABCNEWS.com) Mercury in Fish Threatens Unborn- A 20/20 Investigation Jan. 12 Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tile fish because they could contain levels of mercury that could …
Women who are or may become pregnant shouldn’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because these fish may contain high levels of mercury that could harm unborn babies. FDA’s advice extends to nursing mothers and young children, too… FDA ANNOUNCES ADVISORY ON METHYL MERCURY IN FISH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing …
At our January 2001 meeting, Dr. Kane talked about the need to avoid purchasing supplements that come from areas where fish are contaminated due to mercury poisoning. She also warned against having your child consume too much tuna fish for the same reason. However, we do need the healthy fish oils, and many of our …
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Mercury Levels and Neurological Conditions
Posted: November 30, 2005 by cherab
20/20 went shopping for fresh fish in three major cities, not to eat, but to test for mercury. (ABCNEWS.com) Mercury in Fish Threatens Unborn- A 20/20 Investigation Jan. 12 Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tile fish because they could contain levels of mercury that could …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), Resources Tags: 20/20, fish, mercury, neurological
Mothers-to-Be, Children Should Avoid Fish High in Mercury
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
Women who are or may become pregnant shouldn’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because these fish may contain high levels of mercury that could harm unborn babies. FDA’s advice extends to nursing mothers and young children, too… FDA ANNOUNCES ADVISORY ON METHYL MERCURY IN FISH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), News Tags: EPA, fish, mercury, pregnant
Avoiding Mercury in Fish Supplements
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
At our January 2001 meeting, Dr. Kane talked about the need to avoid purchasing supplements that come from areas where fish are contaminated due to mercury poisoning. She also warned against having your child consume too much tuna fish for the same reason. However, we do need the healthy fish oils, and many of our …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), Resources Tags: EFA, fish, mercury, suppements