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It’s pretty exciting to me that CC is being given some serious attention now. This line of reasoning will surely open multiple avenues of research and discovery.

As per sushi, I think of it as Russian Roulette. There are so many possible parasites in even very fresh fish form “reputable sources” (who would never know if a fish is infected), that I can’t believe anyone thought this would be a good idea. That said, I don’t know if infection with parasites has increased in parallel to increased Western sushi consumption, but there are many that would express their ill effects much later, out of context from initial ingestion. I love it, but I try to get my family to steer clear.

Regina

Hey Kris, hate to burst your Tuna bubble but…since I got this UC Tuna has really upset me so I did some research and this is what I found (I would eat only Albacore)

We have a special concern about tuna, and that concern is unwanted mercury contamination. Because of its mercury content we think it may be best for people to limit their intake. This is especially important for children, women who are pregnant, or of childbearing age and those with weakened immune systems. In the spring of 2004, the FDA issued a recommendation that children and those with threatened immune systems limit their consumption of canned albacore tuna and tuna steaks to no more than 6 ounces per week and light tuna to no more than 12 ounces per week. (Light) tuna has been found to contain less mercury than albacore. Albacore is a much larger fish therefore containing much more mercury. Our recommendation is canned light versions, or if buying canned albacore, to purchase it from a reputable supplier who has had the mercury levels tested by an independent lab.

The mercury content of other types of fish will vary with the species. If you are looking for some other options that could replace your canned tuna, some varieties recommended by the Environmental Working Group and the U.S. Public Interest Group include wild Pacific salmon, flounder, haddock, shrimp, farm-raised trout and catfish; there was no mercury detected in these fish.

So I have given up tuna, although soon I won’t have anything left to eat. I will start gnawing menus and say I have eaten more than a full meal!

That was a good one Gavin. One step closer to finding something….a cure, a test to diagnose early or even just a reason why people with no risk factors are getting this. And why in heaven’s name it’s getting more prevalent.
It’s as I always say, the next GREAT breakthrough in healthcare is just around the corner.
And I have to say I am glad the only fish I like to eat is tuna from the can.

KrisV