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Tabbeber t1_j2f6win wrote

Reply to comment by tranion10 in If fish accumulate mercury in the more toxic, methylmercury form, is it toxic to them? by XComhghall

Not sure about tuna specifically, since that's a fairly large fish, but the nutritional benefits of regularly eating fish typically outweigh the harm IIRC.

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deviantbono t1_j2fenc8 wrote

Why not be sure before commenting? Bioaccumulation in large predators like tuna is a big problem, as the commenter stated. The benefits (general wellbeing) does not outweigh risks (paralysis and death) of a high-tuna diet. A mercury-consious fish diet can be healthy tho.

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Tabbeber t1_j2fhkz0 wrote

You're correct, I should have been sure before commenting.

The intention of my comment was that, although seafood contains a non-insignificant amount of mercury (and other toxins), one should not be afraid of eating fish regularly.

The most recent study I could find found no evidence of developmental harm among children with high seafood diet mothers.

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Syzygy_Stardust t1_j2fsxld wrote

Uh, as a sterile man, my concerns over mercury poisoning isn't toward my future babies, but my current brain.

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