How much tuna can you eat per week?

In a report published by two government organizations, the 148 cans of tuna randomly analyzed and marketed in France, Germany, England, Spain or Italy contained a level of mercury 4 times higher than the accepted European standard (1.0 mg/kg). The question therefore arises as to whether we can continue to consume it without having health problems.

How much tuna per week can you eat?

Mercury is an endocrine disruptor, it is a heavy metal which pollutes tuna when it is dispersed in the oceans. Its long-term consumption can lead to memory problems, kidney, eye and neurological problems and can even promote certain cancers such as leukemia.

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Although you should not stop consuming it completely, NGOs recommend reducing it significantly and favoring fresh tuna (or in a jar), local and fished using gentle methods.

According to dietician-nutritionist Alexandra Rétion interviewed on TF1’s 8 p.m. news, you should limit yourself to consuming tuna once every 3 weeks or a month.

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