10 Types Of Fish That Contain High Mercury, Don't Consume It!

Fish species containing high mercury (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Not all fish are safe for consumption. Sea water pollution causes many fish to be contaminated with harmful substances. Some types of fish actually contain high levels of mercury that endanger health if consumed excessively.

Most fish generally contain mercury. However, some types of fish contain high mercury content and can have a negative effect on human health. The mercury content stored in fish is measured in units per million (ppm).

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that food from marine products has the potential to bring mercury into the human body. For those of you who often eat fish or seafood, be aware that there are several types of fish that contain high mercury.

Here are some types of fish that contain high mercury according to FDA data:

In aquatic environment, mercury turns into methylmercurry through a biochemical process by microorganisms. Fish that live in these waters then absorb methylmercurry through their food.

When a mercury-containing fish are eaten by larger fish, the mercury content increases in the bodies of these predatory fish. So fish at the top of the seafood chain tend to have higher mercury content.

Excessive mercury exposure to humans can have a serious impact on health, especially on the nervous system. Pregnant women and children are most vulnerable to the negative effects of mercury, as it can interfere with the development of the fetus's brain and children.

Therefore, it is important to know what types of fish contain high mercury in order to manage fish consumption wisely.

Those are some types of fish that contain high mercury so they must be watched out for when they want to consume them. Fish is a good source of protein for health. However, not all fish are safe to consume in large quantities. Also read healthy fish for those aged 40 years and over.

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