This Last Week I Ate About 2 Cans Of Tuna

Posted on Sun, 26 Apr 2020

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Question : This last week I ate about 2 cans of tuna for 3-4 days, and now I feel mild symptoms of mercury poisoning. I am currently living abroad in Turkey, and am on lockdown because of the coronavirus epidemic, but will be visiting a hospital for a blood test later tonight. That said, how serious is this type of mercury poisoning, what can be done and how long will mercury stay in my system under these circumstances?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Tinned Tuna has low mercury content

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Tinned Tuna has low mercury content.People develop symptoms of Mercury poisoning only after consumption of
3 cans a day for about 6 months.
As you have taken 2 cans for 3 to 4 days,you may not develop mercury poisoning.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards

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