Fish Consumption Guidelines

Fish Consumption Guidelines offer advice on how often and how much fish you should eat to enjoy its health benefits while minimizing potential risks from contaminants like mercury. They recommend consuming a variety of fish, emphasizing safer options like salmon or sardines. Women of childbearing age, pregnant, and nursing women are advised to limit intake of high-mercury fish such as shark and tilefish. Generally, eating 2-3 servings of low-mercury fish per week is considered safe and beneficial. These guidelines aim to balance obtaining essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids with reducing exposure to harmful substances.