Is Salmon High in Mercury? | 水產百科網

2020年12月29日—Mercurylevelsinsalmonarelow,sincemercuryisacontaminantthatgenerallyaccumulatesinspecieshigherupinthefoodchainasitgets ...

No matter which species or variety of salmon you enjoy, whether wild or farmed, you’ll never have to wonder, “Is salmon high in mercury?” It’s not. Salmon lovers will be pleased to learn that their favorite catch has one of the lowest mercury contents around.

What to Know About Mercury in Seafood

Mercury, also known as methylmercury[1], is a potent toxin that is found in certain sources of sea life, as well as a few land-based foods. It’s a pollutant that originates, largely, in the burning of fossil fuels. The toxic particles eventually make their way to the sea, where the mercury enters the marine food chain. When we consume seafood contaminated with mercury, our bodies begin to accumulate the compound; in large quantities, the toxin begins to affect our bodily functions. Pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as children, are at particular risk for serious co...