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Because of mercury content, how often can different types fish be eaten? is it the same for fresh vs. canned?
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Fish mercury: Here is a link to a good guide, basically big fish has higher content than small fish, sardines are good, tuna is bad. http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/guide.asp.
Answered 8/30/2013
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