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Can i eat tuna during early pregnancy ?
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Yes: Yes, canned not fresh to decrease any risk of fish infection.
Answered 7/26/2020
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Tuna: Tuna intake should be in moderation whether pregnant or not, because Tuna has high mercury content compared to many other fish. Albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna have particularly high mercury content.
Answered 7/26/2020
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