What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish

I thought I should post this since I was just telling someone about this. Back in the good old days in Singapore (and many parts of Asia), babies who were weaning on to eating solids at around 4 to 6 months old were frequently fed porridge cooked with fish. So it'll be fish for lunch and dinner, almost 7 days a week. No doubt, fish contains high-quality protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, needed for physical growth and brain development respectively. However, in light of our highly polluted waters nowadays, the benefits of eating lots of fish are negated by the amount of heavy metals contained in these fish. Not only that, but high levels of heavy metals in the body have been linked to behaviour problems, learning difficulties and reduction in IQ levels in children.

And some studies have shown that it doesn't matter whether the fish is farmed or from the sea. Both types of fish can contain heavy metals, with the amounts differing depending on various factors.

Here is the link to the advisory from FDA on mercury in fish and shellfish:

What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish