Why Is Tuna So High In Mercury, And How Much Tuna Is Too Much?

Image caption: Yellowfin tuna before it’s been smooshed up and sealed in a metal can. Image credit: Thahaali / Shutterstock.com. Article by Tom Hale. IFLScience – November 20, 2024.

Nutritionally speaking, tuna is an outstanding source of nourishment, offering high-quality protein, fatty acids for heart and brain health, and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, B12, and selenium. However, not to mention its huge sustainability concerns, this nutrient-loaded fish has a major downside: it’s packed with mercury, […]

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