Exploring the Detrimental Effects of Pollutants and Mercury from Fish Consumption

Pollutants in farmed salmon can lead to metabolic issues by counteracting the potential benefits of omega-3s. Mercury from contaminated fish consumption during pregnancy can cause brain damage in babies, leading to billions of dollars of lost productivity annually. Mercury poisoning from fish consumption can be misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's or hair loss, but symptoms can be reversed by eliminating fish from the diet. Doctors should consider screening for mercury toxicity in cases of hair loss. Alcohol, despite being from plants, is a leading cause of death and disability. The safest level of drinking is none, as light to moderate drinking benefits may be due to misclassification of former drinkers as abstainers.