Removing Toxic Mercury From Fish Oil While Retaining Beneficial Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 09:29
in Biology & Nature
Many people now take fish oil in supplements or foods, convinced of the benefits shown in a number of medical studies. However, there are also dangers associated with fish oils because the fish which are high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as mackerel, trout, tuna and salmon, often accumulate toxic substances in them because of their position in the food chain.
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