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Does salmon sushi contain as much mercury as tuna or swordfish?
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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.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Salmon sushi: Salmon sushi usually does not contain as much mercury as tuna or swordfish. http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/sushi.asp women who are pregnant or who are planning to become so, need to be especially careful about this risk.
Answered 4/25/2016
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