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I heard that prawns (shrimp) are not safe to eat during pregnancy? Is this true?
There are many health benefits from eating seafood. It is an exceptional source of high quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals, but is generally low in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. However, many fish contain varying levels of substances that are thought to be toxic to the body. These substances include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and methylmercury (MeHg). Because of this, it is recommended that woman who are pregnant, may become pregnant or who are nursing should eat fish that is low in these substances especially mercury. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. Also, Crustacea (including prawns, lobsters, and crabs) and mollusks (including oysters and calamari) generally contain lower levels of mercury. It is recommended that you eat no more than 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of healthy fish.
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