Seafood Facts & Myths
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Myth: Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol
Fact: Seafood in general contains a high level of cholesterol; however it is low in saturated fats. Cholesterol found in seafood and other meats has little effect on blood cholesterol in most people.
Myth: Limit fish intake because it contains mercury
Fact: There is no need to fear fish. In the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis study published in November 2005, it was estimated that an additional 8000 deaths from heart attacks and stroke would be resulted per year if all Americans cut their fish intake by 1/6 of the current amount. The FDA did warn about the mercury levels in fish but that was to warn pregnant and nursing women who are most prone to mercury toxicity; not for the general public. Don’t stay away from all fish if you are still leery of mercury, only stay away from high-mercury fish (shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish)
Source: healthcastle.com
