
Tuna and Mercury (2)
I used to be one of those 2-3 cans of tuna a day guys too. Even though it was bland, it was a fast and easy way to get lean protein for a bodybuilding diet. Today I eat a much wider variety of lean proteins, including a wide variety of fish, including salmon or trout two or three times per week, and I recommend the same to my clients.
Personally, I prefer to eat the fish a few times a week rather than take handfuls of pills. I spare no expense to get wild (not farmed) Alaskan salmon. This gives me quality calories, lean protein and omega 3’s at the same time. It tastes good and is more economical, besides. But if you don’t eat fish, a pure fish oil supplement is a good idea. You can also use flaxseed oil, which is the richest vegetable-based source of essential fatty acids, although conversion of ALA must take place in the body to EPA and DHA, the omega 3 fats found in marine oils.
In summary, it would be wise to pay attention to the FDA and EPA warnings and guidelines, but moderation in all things is good advice in this situation, rather than total paranoia. When I’m dining out, I’ll occasionally have swordfish, fresh tuna steak, or sushi and I don’t give any thought to whether it’s contaminated – I just enjoy it.
Like you said, you would have to stop eating (and breathing!) to totally avoid exposure to every possible toxin… and the people who live in fear of disease are usually the ones who get it.
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