Smith Kimberly M, Sahyoun Nadine R
Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park 20742, USA.
Nutr Rev. 2005 Feb;63(2):39-46. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2005.tb00120.x.
Consumption of at least two servings of fish per week is recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) to achieve cardio-protective effects. However, some fish are contaminated with methylmercury, which may counteract the positive effect of the omega-3 fatty acids, and numerous governments have issued advisories for certain fish species. These mixed messages may be a source of confusion to the consumer and to the health professional. This paper reviews whether it is possible to follow the AHA recommendation for fish consumption while avoiding the risks associated with consuming mercury in amounts in excess of government thresholds.
美国心脏协会(AHA)建议每周至少食用两份鱼以获得心脏保护作用。然而,一些鱼类被甲基汞污染,这可能会抵消ω-3脂肪酸的积极作用,许多政府已针对某些鱼类发布了食用建议。这些相互矛盾的信息可能会让消费者和健康专家感到困惑。本文探讨了在遵循美国心脏协会鱼类消费建议的同时,是否有可能避免因汞摄入量超过政府规定阈值而带来的风险。