Question 1

does salmon sushi contain as much mercury as tuna or swordfish?

Accepted Answer

Mercury: Is a heavy metal that can be toxic at high doses. It can lead to damage to brain, kidneys & lung. Symptoms of toxicity include impaired vision/hearing/speech, disturbed sensation, lack of coordination, itching, burning, pain, skin discoloration & shedding, profuse sweating, heart racing, high blood pressure, labile moods, memory & sleep disturbance.

Question 2

usually order ahi tuna (steaks) when out at restaurants (2 times a month) + 1 time of ahi tuna sushi. can that level of mercury be harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: No. This will not cause harmful levels of mercury.

Question 3

can i eat raw oysters and sushi while breast-feeding, as long as it is not a high mercury fish, without any risk to my baby?

Accepted Answer

: Raw seafood can contain bacteria which can be harmful to a breastfeeding mom and her baby. Chief among these is Listeria which can actually be transmitted through breastmilk to the baby. This is typically not a problem in high quality restaurants which take many precautions with their fish. Since there are many restaurants in the gray area, it may be better to avoid raw seafood while breastfeeding

Question 4

how to detoxify mercury in our body?

Accepted Answer

Why: do you think you have mercury in your body? Do you work with mercury or mercurial chemicals?
If not, you can relax. If you still want to be sure, a simple blood test will set your mind at ease.

Question 5

can there be high levels of mercury in tuna?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High levels of mercury as well as other toxins can be present in tuna and other fish species.  We have to depend upon the government inspections to insure that our seafood we purchase and eat is contaminant free, or certainly at an acceptable level per established standards.

Question 6

how would you know if you had mercury poisening or anything?

Accepted Answer

A Blood Test: will tell you if you have been poisoned by Mercury or other heavy metals.

Question 7

i ate sushi and i have diareha?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning?: May be possible.  Usually will settle over several days.  Please see a doctor of doesn't and urgently if abdominal pain persistent vomiting or not taking fluids

Question 8

is sushi ok for nursing baby?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Just be careful not to eat too much because fish such as tuna can contain mercury. Don't exceed 1 serving of tuna per week while nursing. Other fish which may  have mercury include swordfish and salmon.

Question 9

can i have sushi with spacers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to sushi: no contraindication , you can eat sushi.

Question 10

which vaccinations have mercury?

Accepted Answer

Flu vaccine, BUT: Since 2001, except for certain flu vaccines, thimerosal has not been used in child vaccines. More importantly, we now know that this form of mercury is the type easily excreted from the body, and that  there is no link between measles vaccine, for example, and autism, based on multiple studies of several hundred thousand children. Despite this, fears persist, but are gradually abating. Finally.

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Does salmon sushi contain as much mercury as tuna or swordfish?

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Usually order ahi tuna (steaks) when out at restaurants (2 times a month) + 1 time of ahi tuna sushi. can that level of mercury be harmful?

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Can i eat raw oysters and sushi while breast-feeding, as long as it is not a high mercury fish, without any risk to my baby?

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How to detoxify mercury in our body?

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Can there be high levels of mercury in tuna?

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I ate sushi and i have diareha?

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Can i have sushi with spacers?

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