Study calls for change in guidance about eating fish during pregnancy (Eat fish)

Medical Xpress / University of Bristol / NeuroToxicology ^ | Sept. 6, 2022 | Jean Golding et al

[ConservativeMind]

A woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the mother eats fish, according to a study.

The researchers also found that it does not appear to matter which types of fish are eaten because the essential nutrients in the fish could be protective against the mercury content of the fish. The more important factor was whether the woman ate fish or not. This contrasts with current advice warning pregnant women not to eat certain types of fish that have relatively high levels of mercury.

Although it has been known for some time that the children of women who eat fish in pregnancy are likely to benefit in various ways in regard to their eyesight and intellectual abilities, official advice has included the warning not to eat certain types of fish that have relatively high levels of mercury. As a result, there is the possibility that some women will stop eating any fish "to be on the safe side."

Dr. Caroline Taylor said, "We found that the mother's mercury level during pregnancy is likely to have no adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the mother eats fish. If she did not eat fish, then there was some evidence that her mercury level could have a harmful effect on the child. This could be because of the benefits from the mix of essential nutrients that fish provides, including long-chain fatty acids, iodine, vitamin D and selenium."

Professor Jean Golding said, "The guidance for pregnancy should highlight 'Eat at least two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily'—and omit all warnings that certain fish should not be eaten."

[ConservativeMind]

Go ahead and eat your fish.

Especially consider red or pink salmon, for high Omega-3 fats and astaxanthin.

[ConservativeMind]

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Study paid for by the Fishing Industry?
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