![]() The list of best choices, good alternatives, and seafood to avoid also applies to saltwater fish you catch yourself. Saltwater fish from Rhode Island waters has the same benefits and similar levels of pollutants as fish you buy. You can further limit the risk by considering the types of fish you eat. Different types of fish have different levels of pollutants. ![]() The levels of these pollutants are low enough that the health benefits of fish consumption outweigh the risk of health effects, except in extreme cases. Other pollutants that are sometimes found in fish can cause cancer or other health problems. Mercury is found in nearly all fish and is the biggest concern for eating fish. Mercury can harm brain development at relatively low levels and can be toxic to adults at high levels. Mercury and other pollutants can build up in the bodies of living things, especially larger fish people often eat. Health Risks What about pollutants in fish?įish are good to eat, but some have higher levels of toxins than others. These supplements provide the long chain omega-3 fatty acids the body needs, but do not provide the other benefits of dietary fish consumption. ![]() Supplements, such as cod liver oil, prenatal vitamins, and those added to baby formula, are also a good alternative. Seaweed and algae are another good option because they have many of the same nutrients as fish, including the same omega-3 fatty acids, and are less likely to have pollutants. Learn more by reading this guidance on eating fish safely. RIDOH has developed guidance on what fish are best to eat often and what fish should be eaten less often. ![]() Other adults should eat at least two servings of seafood. Women of childbearing age should eat two to three servings each week and children older than age two should try to eat about two servings of seafood from the "best choices" list each week. Seafood also contains high levels of protein and other nutrients. Pregnant and breastfeeding women who eat fish pass these nutrients to their baby, supporting healthy brain and eye development. Eating Fish Safely What you should do Eat fish as part of a balanced dietįish, shellfish, and seaweed contain omega-3 fatty acids that aren’t found in other foods and that can improve heart and brain health for people of all ages. ![]()
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