Who has ever thought that consuming the supposedly healthy and nutritious fish can have an adverse effect on fertility.But the latest studies have found a link between excess consumption of seafood and infertility.
Pollution in sea has caused an increase in the mercury levels of fish and certain species like Shell fish, shark, tuna and mackerel have been placed in the high risk group.Mercury is one of the most toxic substance.It is known to cause birth defects like autism, ADHD and epilepsy in children, impotency, reduction of sperm count and motility in men and inhibit fertility in women.It may cause disturbance in menstrual cycles and can even lead to abortions.
A research conducted on *** infertile couples in Hong Kong proved this point.Test showed that all the couples had high level of mercury than the normal fertile couples.
According to FDA guidelines no more than 12 oz of low mercury fish should be consumed weekly by pregnant women and those women who are planning to conceive.Amalgam dental filling has been also attributed as a cause for mercury poisoning.Mercury is passed on to the fetus through placenta and even breast milk
Consuming fish in moderation and opting for small river fishes avoiding the high risk fishes is the key to the problem
