Can You Get Mercury Poisoning From Canned Fish? Here’s What Experts Say

Can You Get Mercury Poisoning From Canned Fish? Here’s What Experts Say

After a viral post raised questions, dietitians say mercury exposure depends not just on how much fish you eat, but how often you eat it.Credit: Nazar Rybak / Getty ImagesKey PointsRegularly eating large amounts of high-mercury fish like tuna can lead to mercury buildup in the body, which may affect the nervous system, kidneys, and skin over time.Larger, long-lived fish — including tuna, swordfish, and king mackerel — tend to contain more mercur…

Are canned fish mercury risks different?

Mercury risk from canned fish depends on patterns, not just the can A viral post raised the question of whether eating mercury from canned fish is possible, but dietitians say the answer hinges on total exposure—how much seafood you eat and how often—rather than the packaging itself. Mercury is a…