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A 35-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Daniel Leeanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience

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

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