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… Overview Mercury is a metal found naturally in the air, soil, and water. Fish can take in mercury from water. When you eat fish …
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… 125 Mercury is a naturally occurring substance … 3 forms can be toxic to humans, but elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery metal that is …
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… Overview Fish is a lean protein source that contains … of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get … fatty acids. Research has not proved that fish oil is helpful for everyone. That's why …
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… Overview Fish is a lean protein source that contains … of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get … fatty acids. Research has not proved that fish oil is helpful for everyone. That's why …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Even if you fish carefully, you may get a fish hook in your skin. A fish hook is a curved, sharp tool placed on a …
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… Overview Do not try to remove a fish hook (seek medical care instead) if any of the following are true: The fish hook is in or near an eye. The fish hook is in a joint, in a bone, or deep in …
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… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When … or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and minimize damage from the fish hook. Do the following, and then seek …
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… as pesticides, and by metals such as lead or mercury. Here are ways you can avoid pollution … to pesticides as possible. footnote 6 Mercury in fish Most people should not eat more than 150 …
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… out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no more than 150g (5.3 oz) a …
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… milk and cheeses made with raw milk Fish that may contain mercury . Eat no more than 150 g a month of high mercury fish, such as fresh or frozen tuna, …
