Deconstructing the Methylmercury Myth
U.S. dietary guidelines are clear: the benefits of consuming a variety of seafood outweigh theoretical mercury risks.
Every five years since 1980 the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture convenes the best minds in nutrition and related fields to form the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). During 20 months of deliberations, the 2010 DGAC examined several issues along with the following concerns about seafood:
1. Do health outcomes vary depending on the source of omega-3 fatty acids (marine versus plant sources)?
2. What effect does the consumption of fish and fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids have on the risk of …
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