How much fish do you eat per week?
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01-23-2009, 05:46 AM #1
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01-23-2009, 07:04 AM #2
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I used to eat roughly 7-10 cans of tuna a week.
I don't buy into the mercury poisoning or fish consumption being bad for you unless you live off the stuff, then MAYBE something might happen.MTS Nutrition Houston rep.
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01-23-2009, 07:22 AM #3
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01-23-2009, 07:25 AM #5
Mercury builds up in your system over time. It's possible that you can be eating a **** ton of mercury, and not "feel" any ill effects... until it's too late...
I'd heed the FDA's warnings.200lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . I'll rep back 800+ :)
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01-23-2009, 07:26 AM #6
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01-23-2009, 07:27 AM #7
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These days, we are infinitely more aware of the deadly toxicity of mercury exposure, yet mercury remains more common than one might think. Mercury can be found in our cars, homes, food, medicine cabinets -- even in our mouths. The biggest challenge with diagnosing heavy metal toxicity is its indolent, slow, smoldering effect that never lets the affected know that mercury is the root of the problem. Exposure to mercury begins in the womb, where the mother transfers mercury to the fetus through the placenta. Once the fetus is out of the uterus, there are many ways for mercury levels to begin to accumulate. Common items that mercury can be found in include:
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Fertilizers Cinnabar (used in jewelry)
Amalgam (silver fillings) Laxatives
Drinking water (tap and well) Cosmetics (mascara)
Auto exhaust Floor waxes and polishes
Felt Wood preservatives
Plumbing (piping) Adhesives
Bleached flour Batteries
Processed foods Air conditioner filters
Fabric Softeners Fish
Calomel (talc, body powder
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01-23-2009, 07:28 AM #8
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01-23-2009, 07:30 AM #9
Effects
Clinical Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity
Symptoms Characteristic of Chronic, Low-Dose Exposure
Erethism (nervousness, irritability, mood instability, blushing)
Tremor
Personality change
Suicidal tendency
Paraesthesia
Impaired hearing
Speech disorders
Visual disturbance
Abnormal reflexes
Disturbed gait
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
Impaired nerve conduction
Renal damage
Adverse outcome of pregnancy
Infertility
Pneumonitis (lung disease)
Glioblastoma (brain cancer)
Immune system dysfunction
Symptoms Characteristic of Acute, High-Dose Exposure
Gastroenteritis (stomach upset)
Mouth pain
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Excessive salivation
Anuria (urine production stops)
Uraemia (urine products appearing in the blood)
Nephritis (kidney disease leading to kidney failure)
Anorexia (lack of appetite)
Ataxia (difficulty in moving)
In men, organic forms of mercury were found to cause hypospermia, a reduction in libido and impotence in some subjects. Evidence of minor genetic damage (aneuploidy) was found, thought to be caused by interference of the metal with thiol groups in the spindle apparatus of dividing cells. More recently, an adverse effect of mercury on sperm motility was reported and another report describes an increased rate of spontaneous abortion in women whose partners were occupationally exposed to mercury vapour.200lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . I'll rep back 800+ :)
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01-23-2009, 07:42 AM #10
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01-23-2009, 07:43 AM #11
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01-23-2009, 08:06 AM #12
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The dangers of eating mercury r well documented and guidelines have been established 4 how many cans of different types is safe, etc.
Personally, I've found it was easier just to substitute canned chicken breast in my diet. It tastes better, costs about the same was good-quality tuna, and no mercury.Best Regards,
Ed
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01-23-2009, 08:16 AM #13
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01-23-2009, 08:26 AM #14
tbh There's so much info out there, Its hard to know what to believe but if you're serious about your health then it's hard to take serious risks like this.
One of the main reason why I lift is for overall good health, and I don't want to risk it any further by consumin harmful foods when I could easily obtain protein/EFAs from other sources.Last edited by Bare_Tonk; 01-23-2009 at 08:42 AM.
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01-23-2009, 08:27 AM #15
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01-23-2009, 08:31 AM #16
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01-23-2009, 12:15 PM #17
LOL little one..you miss understood what im saying.Let me clarify..yes i beleive that mercury poisoning is serious illness.He said he is considering to stop eating fish completely.Yeah thats sad.If you think eating 20 cans a week puts you in great odds of getting it. Then give me some scientific evidence to prove it. I just keep reading all this my brothers freinds sisters boyfreind got it from eating too much..
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