tuna safety

[Skidmarx]

I go over the recommended amount all the time (not sure if it is safe or not)but hell I take alot more than the recommended amounts of several vitamins.

I'm pretty sure we piss out what our bodies don't need anyway. I guess there is a risk of kidney stones, but if you drink a ton of water it may not be a problem.

[namtrag]

Actually if the vitamin is not water soluble, the excess goes into your tissue. I think, but am not sure about it, that Vitamin D, maybe Vitamin E are like this.

anyone know for sure?

[bballcatcher]

I may need to change to canned chicken...i go thru so many cans of tuna a week i have gills!

lol, repped!

[SP1966]

If it stinks don't eat it!! That can be applied to so many things!!

[dbx]

If it stinks don't eat it!! That can be applied to so many things!!

But..."if it smells like fish, eat all you wish...."

[SP1966]

But..."if it smells like fish, eat all you wish...."

That is what I used to believe, experience taught me otherwise!

[snoack]

If it stinks don't eat it!! That can be applied to so many things!!

'you must spread some reputation around before giving it to SP1966 again'

[pmartel]

When one talks about Mercury, what about that other dreaded evil AND potential WORSE; SODIUM???

[Old-Time-Lifter]

'you must spread some reputation around before giving it to SP1966 again'

me too...........

[thomasale]

When one talks about Mercury, what about that other dreaded evil AND potential WORSE; SODIUM???

Explain please?

[V-240]

Wow, this thread's so old, it smells like my socks!

[pmartel]

Explain please?

The amount of sodium in most foods we buy is unnecessary and does damage like clogging arteries and boosting b/p.

When my mother had a stroke years ago, she was put on a salt free diet, I tend to avoid salt in processed foods wherever possible, although NOT easy.

I'm sure the amount of Mercury ingested by us in tuna is miniscule in comparison by whatever is in processed foods, and what is guar gum anyway??

[ChristianBBer]

Ive eaten tuna 5-6 a week in large amounts for the past 5-6 years

and besides bein a crazy fck, im still healthy

[Stoneco|d]

I used to eat two cans a day, no prob ... for at least 4-5 months.

[AnImAl_AnDy]

I've been very busy with work lately and to make sure I don't miss any meals, I've been eating tons of tuna out of convenience while I'm driving around. Mostly the Starkist pouches of tuna fillets..at least 3 a day while I'm working.

I know there is a 'safe' amount to eat according to the mercury bs, but is it really that bad to OD on tuna?

Hey CT.

I've read some of the other responses as I'm sure you have as well and I thought I'd throw my two cents in. I was actually taking an earth science class in college last year and the term bio magnification came up. If you are not familiar with the term then you can look more into it here toxics.usgs.gov But I asked the professor how often he recommended I eat tuna and he said he did not recommend it at all. I think the best advice that he gave me was that if any amount of mercury enters my body then it it is very unlikely that it will leave, so it will be just building up over time. He also said that it is best to eat a variety of things that way if something is found to be dangerous then it is not as big of a deal. Hope that helps

Andy

P.S. I still eat tuna

[immuno]

Hey CT.
if any amount of mercury enters my body then it it is very unlikely that it will leave, so it will be just building up over time.

Well that sentence sure wasn't very fun to read! These types of things are irritating; You always have to pick which scientist you want to believe and hope he/she is right.

[BuckSpin]

Eat tuna, its OK....

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/BuckSpi...-mercury-myth/

Make sure to check the link in the article, see the graph & also remember that a diet high in selenium will counteract the vast majority of ingested mercury. The food highest in selenium? Tuna!!!!

[girlie_cop]

Hey ckecked with the doctors here at the hospital and the nutritionist. Doc said to make sure to not over do it (no specification made as to what over do it was) but did explain that the liver holds onto alot of the chemicals and can adversely affect your health if you dont detox your body from time to time. Getting blood work regularly from your medical provider can avoid any serious issues. The nutritionist said to not eat more than 8 servings in a week or you can develop a imbalance in your system and a few "unsettling" side effects (tummy reference was made). Hope that helps a lil.

I've been very busy with work lately and to make sure I don't miss any meals, I've been eating tons of tuna out of convenience while I'm driving around. Mostly the Starkist pouches of tuna fillets..at least 3 a day while I'm working.

I know there is a 'safe' amount to eat according to the mercury bs, but is it really that bad to OD on tuna?

[boodog]

Got enough Agent Orange...a litlle Mercury ain't gonna hurt anything....glowing in the dark is kinda cool.....too...

[jjsafari]

switch to spam. haha. but chicken is okay too, but there are many other canned options.

i usually make some sticky rice then eat it ball by ball through the day.

and doesnt selenium cause hair loss at certain levels above the RDA?

[Karl_Hungus]

switch to spam. haha. but chicken is okay too, but there are many other canned options.

Given that she posted the question 4 years ago, my guess is that she has probably settled on a decision by now.

[bartkemp]

I've been very busy with work lately and to make sure I don't miss any meals, I've been eating tons of tuna out of convenience while I'm driving around. Mostly the Starkist pouches of tuna fillets..at least 3 a day while I'm working.

I know there is a 'safe' amount to eat according to the mercury bs, but is it really that bad to OD on tuna?

I love tuna! Unfortunately, the mayo really kicks the calories over the top. I tried making a tuna sandwich using unflavored greek yogurt one time and it really wasn't bad at all. Far fewer calories and a lot more protien!

[Medtreker]

All this talk reminds me of the guy that quit drinking beer because it was bad for him, only to be killed by a beer truck while crossing the street.

This crap is all agenda driven, much like the drug funded studies for the medical profession.

Sorry to be such a cynic, but thats the way I am. I don't avoid driving through falling rock zones either.

Soooo, we're gonna get hit by a whale shark??

[Maverick2015]

Uh... 5 year bumps are not really necessary.
Edit: the thread itself was started 9 years ago so it seems to get bumped often.

[DrFlexologist]

It's pretty simple , really--the older the fish is, the longer it has had time to pick up toxicities in the water thus possibly affecting your health. If you know of a fishmonger in your area then try to get fish that are young which decreases the chances of heavy metals exposure.

[mtpockets]

10 year old thread, probably some dead from mercury poisoning by now

[brava]

OP is pretty hot though

[61customrebuild]

The Japanese eat more tuna than anybody, and no concerns there. Health risks I believe are exaggerated (at best), possibly conspiratorial. The food industry wants you eating animals they own.

[67fastback]

Even though I`m a really fast swimmer, I`m sure it would be quite unsafe swimming near any tuna, if they found out how many of their relatives I had consumed.

[61customrebuild]

Even though I`m a really fast swimmer, I`m sure it would be quite unsafe swimming near any tuna, if they found out how many of their relatives I had consumed.

I have a theory that if we had a sleek swimsuit that converted our feet into a single flipper, and we learned how to use our bodies like a porpoise to swim (quick twitch full body flutter kick), we may be able to achieve speeds sufficient to catch tuna, etc. with our hands. Assumes breathing is well managed or facilitated with some applied engineering.