With the high consumption of beef fish on the part of the Brazilian population, the intake of this food is often normalized and there is no attention on which species should be consumed and which not.
However, in this matter we will bring a specific selection with 3 types of fish that are the least recommended for consumers. Stay tuned!
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What to avoid when buying fish at the market
The fish species mentioned below are known to consume large amounts of mercury throughout their lives in the sea.
For this reason, they are not suitable for human consumption and, if there is any consumption, it needs to be as little as possible.
Shark
Known as cation in Brazilian territory, shark meat is widely consumed in various parts of Brazil, mainly served in portions on the beach.
However, these animals can accumulate a large amount of mercury in their organism, due to the pollution of the seas and the contamination of their prey.
Canned tuna
Because it is one of the species of fish with the highest accumulation of mercury, the tuna should be avoided whenever possible.
Additionally, it is recommended to consume this type of fish well spaced, in order to avoid contamination by the heavy metal.
Swordfish
Like the shark, this animal tends to consume several prey throughout its life and, due to from the contamination of some of these targets, it can present a high concentration of mercury in its bodies.
In this way, avoid ingesting this fish whenever possible so as not to have health problems.
Problems with eating fish that are high in mercury
Exposure and ingestion of mercury can be very harmful to human health, causing various types of problems. Some of these problems can be gastrointestinal, kidney and even cardiac.
Consumption, even if indirect, of this type of heavy metal through fish meat can cause irreversible damage to children and pregnant women.
Therefore, to avoid problems with the formation of the fetus or with the development of young children, these fish should be avoided.
In addition, in extreme cases where a large amount of mercury is ingested, the individual may have serious health problems and even die.
Therefore, double your attention when consuming these animals and prevent yourself now!
