The Real Threat: Mercury and Toxic Contaminants
The biggest danger associated with fish consumption is mercury, a toxic heavy metal released into the environment through industrial pollution, mining, and fossil fuel burning.
Once mercury enters waterways, it transforms into methylmercury, a highly toxic compound that accumulates in aquatic life. (Healthline)
Here’s where it gets dangerous:
Small organisms absorb mercury
Small fish eat those organisms
Bigger fish eat smaller fish
The toxin builds up at every level
