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Re: Avoiding tuna fish??

From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:52:28 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 14 Jun 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 14 Jun 2001, Jennifer wrote:
>>>>I have read numerous times of the importance of pregnant women avoiding
>>fish such as swordfish due to the high mercury content. Recently,
>>however, I
>>read an article stating that tuna fish, as it comes in a metal can,
>>should be avoided as well. Is there any medical evidence to prove this?
>
>Not that I am aware of.
>
>>Should I be avoiding it? Oddly enough, I've had it quite a bit since
>>I've been
>>pregnant, though I didn't care for it much before.
>
>Nothing to EXCESS. Moderastion.
>
>Thank you in advance.
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

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Tuna fish, along with Salmon should be avoided or greatly minimized due to the mercury in the fish.  Mercury is unhealthy for women of child bearing age...especially if pregnant.>>



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