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167. Why I don't eat fish, chicken or pork!

Jun 14, 2022
01:00:31

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Quick takeaways

  • Avoiding fish, chicken, and pork due to PFAS, heavy metals, and microplastics contamination is crucial for health.
  • Consuming chicken with high linoleic acid levels poses health risks, emphasizing the need for caution.

Deep dives

Avoiding Fish, Chicken, and Pork in the Diet

Avoiding fish, chicken, and pork in the diet is essential due to the potential accumulation of pollyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) like linoleic acid in their fat. Pigs and chickens, being monogastric animals, store what is present in their diet in their fat, making their fat high in PUFAs. Commercially farmed fish contain poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) that interfere with male reproductive enzymes and synthetic steroids, while also being high in heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Additionally, microplastics found in seafood can induce inflammation and reproductive dysfunction in mice, further emphasizing the importance of avoiding fish consumption.

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