In spite of the health benefits provided by omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils, people are decreasing fish in their diets due to high levels of mercury found in some fish. Elevated levels of Mercury, a toxin affecting cognitive development in unborn children, is being found in many species of fish raising health concerns from eating mercury laden fish. Unfortunately, fish oil also contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which are a known disease retardant. While it is important to reduce the amount...
Mercury in Fish vs. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Health Benefits
Tim Fitzpatrick
