Retard Alert wrote:
Bad Wigins wrote:Mercury. For a 180 pound adult, 3 cans of chunk light per week is the safe average intake over the long term. 2 in one day can become a dangerous habit.
No amount of mercury is a safe average intake.
From a Govt website - which frankly I would take above what you say:
In deciding how much and what types of fish to eat, be aware that all fish contain a small amount of mercury, with some types of fish having higher levels than others. Eating too much of those fish with high mercury levels, or eating them every day, could have harmful effects.
5. Is canned tuna safe to eat regularly?
Yes. In general, it is safe for all population groups, including pregnant women, to consume 2-3 serves of any type of tuna per week
(canned or fresh). Canned tuna generally has lower levels of mercury than other tuna because the tuna used for canning are smaller
species that are generally caught when less than 1 year old. XXXXX has calculated that it is safe for all population groups to
consume a snack can of tuna (95 grams) everyday, assuming no other fish is eaten. But remember, the Australian Dietary Guidelines
recommend that a variety of foods be consumed
8. What if I like to eat more than 2-3 serves of fish per week?
Like all foods, fish should be eaten as part of a varied and balanced diet. Over-consumption of any single food
group, particularly to the exclusion of other foods, is not recommended because it can lead to dietary imbalances and may increase
your intake of potentially harmful substances in food, such as mercury. If you do eat more than 2-3 serves of fish per week, it is
important that you eat a variety of fish, and that you avoid those fish with the high mercury levels such as shark/flake and billfish. This
is especially important if you are pregnant or intending to become pregnant.