Experts in the field of health has long recommended that pregnant and nursing women to abandon the use of fish with high mercury content. But what levels of mercury are potentially dangerous, and what varieties of fish can harm the child?
Management on sanitary inspection behind quality of foodstuff and medicines USA (FDA) has updated guidance on fish consumption for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Doctors still recommend eating 2-3 portions of fish a week, but here is the list of fish with high and low mercury content.
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Levels of mercury were calculated using data from the FDA. The report States that pregnant and nursing women should avoid the following fish species: kapelnik, shark, swordfish, holostea, bigeye tuna, Marlin, king mackerel.
Fish with low mercury content include most popular varieties.
Two or three times a week on your table should appear anchovies, mackerel, perch, butterfish, catfish, cod, flounder, hake, herring, mullet, salmon, sardines, scallops, shrimp, smelt, squid or trout. Once a week you can afford carp, sea and ocean perch, halibut, white tuna.
Baked flounder with herbs and lemon
The FDA States that 50% of pregnant women are eating less fish and seafood than recommended. The fish remain an extremely useful product due to the large amount of protein and healthy fats. These nutrients promote growth and normal development of the child.
Halibut grilled with vegetables
Recall that mercury adversely affects the nervous, immune and digestive system of the fetus, the brain, kidneys, skin and eyes.
Pasta with young cabbage, lemon and anchovies, cream sauce and chili
There is a theory that the toxic effects of this substance is the cause of low IQ 1.5-2 million children born each year in Europe.