Is eating fish still good for you?

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Is eating fish still good for you?
Thanks for asking.
On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They're rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and they aren't too high in calories.
The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment. What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the potential dangers of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects, such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites. Should we stop eating fish then? In short, no, because they are packed with important nutrients that many of us are lacking in. Thankfully, our bodies are able to neutralize some of the toxic products, thanks to small proteins called chemokines. But experts still don't know to what extent exactly they can protect us. A general recommendation is to consume at least two servings of fish per week, including a portion of fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring or smoked trout. To make sure we stay well below any toxic thresholds for the body, we shouldn't eat more than two servings of freshwater fish per month. That includes eel, bream, carp, catfish and barbel. And the limit drops to one serving per month for pregnant or breastfeeding women and minors. Because freshwater fish tend to accumulate PCBs. Should I avoid or limit any other types of fish? As a general rule, you shouldn't consume too much large carnivorous fish, i.e. those that have eaten medium-sized fish which have in turn eaten small fish. It makes sense, as that means they're more likely to contain pollutants. So that means limiting your consumption of swordfish, shark and lamprey. The same goes for predator fish like tuna, monkfish, sea bass, bonito, emperor and halibut, and more highly polluted freshwater fish like eel or carp. There you have it.
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