Which fish on your table hides deadly mercury
The article warns about the hidden threat of mercury in fish, especially for pregnant women and children. Department head Elena Sidorenko names tuna as the leader of the anti-rating, and also mentions mackerel, sea bass, and carp as species with elevated toxin levels. The causes of contamination are cited as industrial emissions and the legacy of World War II.
The article warns about the hidden threat of mercury in fish, especially for pregnant women and children. Elena Sidorenko, head of the Department of Commodity Science and Pharmacy at the State University of Trade and Economics of Ukraine, explains that deep-sea marine inhabitants accumulate heavy metals. Tuna is named the undisputed leader of the anti-rating—it is not recommended for pregnant women and children. However, elevated mercury levels are also recorded in mackerel, sea bass, and even carp. The causes of contamination are cited as industrial emissions, general environmental pollution, and the legacy of World War II—toxic substances are still released from sunken ships in the Baltic Sea. Dietitian Julia Zumpano notes that mercury can cause serious harm to the nervous system and brain with excessive accumulation. A healthy adult body can handle the elimination of minimal doses, but regular consumption of contaminated food leads to negative consequences.