Friday Favorites: Avoiding Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
The problem with fish advisories that tell pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption is that it may be too late for certain …
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The problem with fish advisories that tell pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption is that it may be too late for certain …
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so why does Dr. Daniel Amen the brain guy . why does he recommend fish for good brain health. he shouldn't! but nuts . greens and seaweed would be a better recommendation!!!
Great education. So where should we get Omega 3? Studies on capsules are mixed.
AND YET!
they give multiple does of aluminium, mercury, formaldehyde directly in to the body of our babies, toddlers and kids.
EPA DHA are essentials …
Dioxins is a lot worst. It is all over in the air and water). It has a half-life of 7-11 years and there are data showing its impact as an endocrine disupters (and is definitely a neuro toxin). Male creatures produce eggs, females have penis and some have both male and female organs. This toxin has never been mentioned in the vegan world. Mercury has a half life of 60 days only compared to dioxin, which is 7-11 years. T. Colin Campbell was exposed to dioxin even though he is vegan.
I love this channel!
Don’t listen to this guy. He publishes faulty data.
The video and none of the comments mention that mercury is concentrated higher in the food chain. Also, really good products are tested. Hello?
man…….trying to find Atlantic or Pacific salmon wild caught is not easy………plenty of sockeye salmon wild caught though…….so curiously, wondering if there is a good source of farm salmon that is not as bad as wherever it is they got these statistics from ……so going there are some farmed fish facilities that manage to keep the mecury and pollutitue levels down……..
Damn, this hit hard
I’m convinced…no more fish for me
Fish oil methylates the mercury even further, creating a more perfect disaster in the brain. The magnetic nature of mercury attracts it to itself, and in an almost homeopathic form, it messes with the electrical system of the brain as it draws together with other metals.
Toxicology is the missing piece of WFPB healing.
See videos by PeterRogersMD for more on the subject.
Thank you for these videos . Can we get some on Lymphatic system. Lymphedema.? Tysm❤
Mankind
Thank you <3 glad I've not eaten fishes for many years by now 🙂 flaxseeds (and chia, and green leafy vegetables) are where I get my omega 3s 🙂
The relationship between mercury levels and ammonia in fish is complex and involves understanding the bioaccumulation of mercury, the production and excretion of ammonia, and the factors that influence these processes.
• Mercury in Fish:
Mercury, particularly in the form of methylmercury (MeHg), is a toxin that can accumulate in fish tissues, especially in fatty areas. The bioavailability of mercury in fish can vary and is influenced by several factors, including the mercury source, cooking methods, and the presence of other nutrients⁵. Mercury's bioavailability is not always 100%; it can be less, which means not all ingested mercury is absorbed into systemic circulation⁵.
• Ammonia in Fish:
Fish produce ammonia as a waste product, primarily through the metabolism of proteins and amino acids. Ammonia is toxic to fish and is usually excreted through the gills. However, some fish species can accumulate high levels of ammonia in their brain or defend against ammonia toxicity by enhancing the effectiveness of ammonia excretion through active transport, manipulation of ambient pH, or reduction in ammonia permeability through the branchial and cutaneous epithelia¹.
• Calculating Risk:
To calculate the risk of mercury and ammonia in fish accurately, one must consider the bioavailability of these substances and their storage in fatty tissues. For mercury, risk assessors often assume a bioavailability of 95%–100% in their models, but this may not be accurate. Studies have shown that the overall absorption estimates for mercury can range from 12% to 79% for MeHg and 49% to 69% for Hg (II), consistently less than 100%⁵.
For ammonia, the risk calculation would involve understanding the rate of production and the effectiveness of excretion mechanisms. Factors such as the species of fish, environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature, pH, salinity), and the fish's diet can affect ammonia production and excretion².
• Bioavailability and Toxin Storage:
Bioavailability refers to the extent and rate at which a substance, like mercury or ammonia, enters systemic circulation, becoming available at the site of physiological activity. Toxin storage, particularly for mercury, occurs in fatty tissues where it can accumulate over time. The exocrine excretion of these substances involves their removal from the body, which, for ammonia, is primarily through the gills, and for mercury, can involve complex detoxification processes.
• Exocrine Excretion:
Exocrine excretion refers to the process by which waste products are eliminated from the body. In fish, ammonia is excreted through the gills, while mercury does not have a straightforward excretion pathway and can remain in the tissues for a longer duration.
To accurately assess the risk of mercury and ammonia in fish, it is essential to have detailed knowledge of the specific fish species, their environment, and their diet. Additionally, understanding the bioaccumulation process, which includes both aqueous and dietary uptake, is crucial⁶. This information can then be used to develop models that estimate the risk based on the bioavailability and storage of these toxins in fish tissues.
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(5) Ammonia Control in Aquaculture: Keep Levels Low & Fish Healthy. https://www.qb-labs.com/blog/2020/5/11/ammonia-control-in-aquaculture-what-you-need-to-know.
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Tuna was the only fish we could afford after we got married. Course that was over fifty years ago that our first was born. I wonder how much, if any, mercury was in fish then?
Ok who's the one putting mercury in the fish ? You better stop it!
The Kosher food laws, which require fish to have both fins and scales to be considered permissible for consumption, do not directly address the issues of mercury and ammonia levels in fish. However, these dietary laws may inadvertently align with some modern dietary guidelines that advise against consuming certain types of fish known to have higher levels of mercury and other contaminants. Fish without scales, such as sharks and swordfish, tend to be higher on the food chain and can accumulate more mercury in their tissues¹. Therefore, while the Kosher laws are not based on modern scientific understanding of contaminants, they may offer some protection against them.
Regarding the advice for pregnant women to avoid fish for five years before pregnancy, it's important to consider the potential nutritional losses, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for fetal brain development. Fish is a primary source of two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). While nuts, seeds, and legumes can provide alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor to EPA and DHA, the conversion rate of ALA to EPA and DHA in the human body is low¹⁶. This means that completely avoiding fish could lead to inadequate intake of EPA and DHA.
The minerals in plant-based sources like nuts, seeds, and legumes are indeed bioavailable, but they may not always be as readily absorbed as those from animal sources due to the presence of antinutritional factors like phytates¹⁵. Fermentation can enhance the bioavailability of these nutrients by reducing antinutritional factors⁵⁶. However, fermentation does not produce EPA and DHA; thus, it cannot fully replace the nutritional benefits of fish. For individuals who choose not to consume fish, algae-based supplements can be a direct source of EPA and DHA¹⁶.
In summary, while fermentation can improve the nutrient profile of plant-based foods, it cannot fully substitute the unique nutrients found in fish. Pregnant women or those planning pregnancy should consult healthcare providers to balance the benefits of consuming fish with the risks of exposure to contaminants, and to explore alternative sources of essential nutrients if necessary.
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(3) Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition – Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446.
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(8) Kosher Fish for the Kosher Consumer – Chicago Rabbinical Council. https://www.crcweb.org/kosher_articles/fish_for_consumer.php.
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You always see Salmon touted as a great low mercury alternative to Tuna. What they don't say is how Salmon has some of the highest levels of other contaminants like PCBs. We have really poisoned the planet.
Is the mislabeling actually on the kind of fish or whether or not it's wild caught. I know fish kinds are mislabeled. Anyway your concluding statement may be misleading unless farmed versus wild caught is also mislabeled. Which wouldn't surprise me. Same as uncaged/free range chickens who still only have the spot they're standing in available. They are still unable to walk freely as cage free implies.
Big questions:
Do these studies only include fish from the ocean / SEAfood or lake and stream caught fish as well?
The data on crayfish ("lobster of the lake") contamination 03:20 seems to be very, very low, which could indicate that we can eat the far less popular and not that readily available, yet indefinitely fresher lake / river fish…
Oh My Poseidon! This is so depressing. I eat sardines almost weekly and take fish oil for Omega3 (DHA/EPA) daily.