Worried about mercury in your fish?
The debate about whether or not to eat fish could go on for eternity. Should we risk potential mercury and PCB poisoning just to get the benefits of the omega-3s?I think the risk is worth it, if you know which types of fish to avoid and which are the lowest in mercury. Some say you can get the benefits of the omega-3s in fish oil from plant sources, such as flax oil and hemp seed oil, but my research tells me that fish oil is the best source, along with grass fed beef and krill oil.
So how can you know if the fish you choose is low in mercury? Easy! Go to Got Mercury? and use their mercury calculator to find out how much mercury is in your choice of fish. I love that this is available, because it is sometimes tricky to sort out exactly which types of fish to avoid.
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