Tuna is contraindicated in pregnant women, according to new study from Consumer Reports. The fact is that, despite the fact that fish contains a lot of useful protein and fatty acids, in large fish such as tuna, the estune is contraindicated not only for pregnant women, but also for breastfeeding mothers and women planning to become pregnant with an unsafe amount of mercury.. According to the study authors,.

Mercury, which is abundant (60 micrograms) in one can of tuna, can negatively affect the growth and development of a child.. For comparison - in a jar of canned salmon there are only 2 micrograms of mercury, in a fish-sword - as much as 150 micrograms.

Mercury enters the fish, as you would expect, through the water in which it swims, and in large fish there is much more mercury than in small. Moreover, during cooking, mercury does not evaporate, so it makes no difference whether there is fish raw, canned or boiled - there will still be mercury in it, and it will still be harmful to children - both already born and the fact that. Among the problems that mercury can cause are memory lapses, problems with learning and motor skills..

By the way, it takes a lot of time for the body to get rid of excess mercury, which is why women planning a pregnancy are also advised to refrain from large fish..

The American FDA and Consumer Reports propose to refuse:.

• Swordfish.

• Shark meat.

• King mackerel.

• Holpost.

• Marlin.

• Mexican tilefish.

But these fish are relatively safe and can be eaten 2-3 times a week:.

• Tilapia.

• Shrimps.

• Sardines.

• Oysters.

• Wild salmon from Alaska.

• scallops aspekty. net.