In Brief: Experts say benefits of eating fish outweigh possible risks
In Brief
The role of fish as a health food is controversial. On the one hand, we hear that it's full of beneficial nutrients and, on the other, that some species contain mercury and other toxins, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Adding to the confusion are arguments over the safety of farm-raised versus wild-caught fish. Two reports, released in October 2006, weighed in on the benefits and risks of eating fish and shellfish.
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