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Is eating tuna fish every other day bad for you?
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It depends: Since you can not be pregnant, that issue is moot. But to lower mercury intake - choose chunk light in water. Research says a 150 lb person can safely eat a whole can every 3 days. Here's a good link: http://www.Thesweetbeet.Com/tuna-mercury/ you should be okay doing what you do. Enjoy a healthy balanced diet and life style.
Answered 8/18/2016
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