Seafood and Your Health

In a balanced diet, Seafood plays an important role because it is rich in OMEGA-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, cancers and other ailments as well as it helps to boost immunity of the consumer.

Omega-3s are especially important for young children, and nursing and pregnant women. But unfortunately, there are some fish, which carry toxins that can become harmful when consumes frequently.   

Contaminants in Seafood

Seafood contaminants includes heavy metals (i.e. Mercury – affects brain function and development), Industrial chemicals (Dioxins and PCBs) and pesticides (DDT). These toxins usually originates on land and make their way in to the smallest animals and plants at the base of the ocean food chain. As smaller species are eaten by lager ones, contaminants are accumulated and concentrated. Finally lager predators (i.e. Shark, Sward fish) are ended up with most toxins.

By choosing seafood carefully, consumer can minimize the risk.