Fish has many nutritional benefits. It is high in protein, low in saturated fat, and contains the valuable omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. There is substantial evidence showing EPA and DHA positive effects of brain and heart health. These are reasons why it may be sensible to eat fish over red meat. However, there is one problem. Fish is one of the most polluted foods we eat. Nearly all fish contain traces of mercury which is poisonous to the brain. Even most fish oil supplements you find on the shelves are contaminated with mercury. It accumulates in fish when polluted water goes through the gills. So generally the longer the fish lives the more it accumulates mercury. And since many large fish eat small fish, for them, the mercury mounts up even more. Likewise, when we consume too much mercury it accumulates in our tissues, which can stay there for decades. If you eat fish regularly your body likely contains high amounts of mercury. Body stores high in mercury can cause brain damage and memory impairment leading to dementia. Fish associated with high mercury content (which you should avoid) are shark, swordfish, tuna, snapper, grouper, orange roughy, mackerel, sea bass, and snapper. If you eat fish regularly go for the low mercury types like shrimp, flounder, tilapia, haddock, scallops, squid, trout (fresh water), sardine, anchovies, salmon (wild), and hake. You can obtain healthy amounts of omega 3 fats from flaxseeds, walnuts, and a high quality fish oil supplement containing both EPA and DHA that is free of mercury and other environmental toxins. To rid your body of stored mercury consider our ultra-comprehensive detoxification program called Metabolic Rejuvenation Pack.
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