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Is snapper high in mercury?

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Mercury is in the air, water, and soil of the planet. Fish absorb mercury in the water, and when you eat it, you absorb it, too. Eating seafood is promoted as part of a healthy diet. Seafood contains an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and many nutrients. And it is low in saturated fat. read more

The FDA advises that women at high risk can eat two to three servings a week of seafood with low mercury levels and one serving per week of fish with mid-range levels. It says children over age 2 can have one or two servings of seafood a week. read more

FDA warns children, pregnant women and lactating moms to NOT eat any king mackerel due to their very high mercury content. King mackerel has one of the highest levels of mercury out of all of the popular saltwater fish. read more

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