Question

A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark, king mackerel, and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of

Answer 1

Mercury is ingested in the excess amount by the person who consumes shark, king mackerel, and swordfish.

Eating seafood is good for health like fish etc. As they are a high source of proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. Mercury is a toxic metal that when ingested causes poisoning and neurological diseases which lead to sudden death.  Pregnant, nursing women and children should avoid eating fish in their diet. Larger fishes like Shark, and King mackerel feed on the small fishes due to which they have high mercury content. Mercury poisoning causes symptoms like- memory loss, numbness in the limbs, and deterioration the brain development.  

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