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Find out which are the WORST fish to eat

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Main danger: Antibiotics, parasites, and artificial dyes.
Although salmon is known for its health benefits, farm-raised salmon can be exposed to diseases that require medications and additives. Its color is often even artificial.
Due to water pollution , the use of chemicals in aquatic farms and environmental changes , many fish accumulate substances such as:
Mercury and lead: harmful to the nervous system.
PCBs and dioxins: toxic compounds with long-term effects.
Antibiotics and hormones: alter intestinal flora and promote bacterial resistance.
Microplastics: present in many fish that inhabit coastal areas.
If you want to continue enjoying fish without compromising your health, here are some safer options:
Small, nutritious, low in mercury and rich in omega-3.
They have a short lifespan and don’t accumulate as many toxins. They’re an excellent source of calcium and good fats.
A good option if it comes from clean water and not from industrial farms.
Although more expensive, it is much healthier than its farmed version.