Tuna??? - Page 2 - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Nutrition Forum

Eric3237 · 08-13-2007, 04:11 PM

^^^^Oh I forgot to say that can tuna is going to be less mercury in general than tuna steaks or what have you. It comes from younger fist hence less heavy metal accumulation. Now if you don't mind sardines they are even better (for you

). Less mercury and more omega 3 also.

texasmax · 08-17-2007, 10:48 AM

Search on Amazon for "Crown Prince Natural Chunk Light Tongol Tuna in Water, No Salt Added, 6.125-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)". Tastes great- not dry at all (and I've tried a lot), and the lowest in sodium I've found anywhere.

Eddie0206 · 08-18-2007, 05:17 PM

I myself have never had any problems. I thought I read something that said mercury poisioning was common when eating large amounts of the albacore. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

Eric3237 · 08-18-2007, 05:38 PM

Albacore, like we said, has a bunch more in general. About three times as much on average, in fact. It may be due to it being a fattier fish...I'm not sure.

Here's a little something:

http://www.mercurypolicy.org/new/doc...inal012604.pdf

Some of that has to do with FDA guidelines and theirs disagree with the CDC's (the latter basically allowing higher levels). Who knows who to believe. The article does point out that even in chunk light the levels can vary dramatically among different brands. We have to keep in mind that we are talking about AVERAGE levels. The major brands like starkist and bumblebee were the worst.

It's children and pregnant women who are most in danger.

Health Canada also recently issued a warning against albacore.

MONSTAFACE · 08-18-2007, 09:19 PM

man why do does it take so much to try and be healthy???? you find a healthy alternative as small as tuna and you have to worry about a whole bunch of crap in it.

Eric3237 · 08-19-2007, 12:36 PM

Well unfortunately what used to be healthy is now full of the trash we dump everywhere. I wouldn't worry too awful much about it.

triqqey · 08-19-2007, 04:07 PM

eh, there's statistics for everything ranging from mercury poisoning in fish to what the odds are you'll get struck by lightning.

just find what's healthy and go with it. if you stop to think too much about the dangers it has the tendency to make you a bit paranoid. I mean, apparently drinking caffeine causes heart palpitations and could potentially kill you, yet there's another study that says rats who ingested caffeine daily led healthier lives or something like that... wtf!?

MONSTAFACE · 08-20-2007, 06:29 AM

yeah i find all that stuff crazy. so many studies off sets themselves it makes no sense. at one point in time i wouldnt even drink a protien shake. im better with that now but i still wont take a supplement, or medicine. to many dag on studies on whats good and bad. oh and dont drink cofffe either

thonaker · 08-20-2007, 04:21 PM

Isn't mercury poisoning more of a problem in farm raised fish? I remember something about this.

Link below:

http://www.deliciousorganics.com/Con...vsfarmfish.htm

Troy

Eric3237 · 08-21-2007, 06:41 AM

Well it is supposed to be with farm raised salmon. I wouldn't go extapolating to all farm raised fish. There are lots of farm raised fresh water fish that won't be a problem. A lot of good info and links there...of course they are trying to sell something so look out!

Farm raised salmon sucks pretty bad anyway. I usually try to find alaskan wild (like sockeye) or pacific wild salmon.

08-13-2007, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,487 Country: Gender:	^^^^Oh I forgot to say that can tuna is going to be less mercury in general than tuna steaks or what have you. It comes from younger fist hence less heavy metal accumulation. Now if you don't mind sardines they are even better (for you ). Less mercury and more omega 3 also.
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

08-18-2007, 05:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Eddie0206 Rank: Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 258 Country: Gender:	I myself have never had any problems. I thought I read something that said mercury poisioning was common when eating large amounts of the albacore. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
	Eddie0206's Sig:Deadlift - 355X1 Squat - 285X2 Bench - 205X1 Golf Tee - Anyone who can bench more than they can squat and/or deadlift.

08-18-2007, 05:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,487 Country: Gender:	Albacore, like we said, has a bunch more in general. About three times as much on average, in fact. It may be due to it being a fattier fish...I'm not sure. Here's a little something: http://www.mercurypolicy.org/new/doc...inal012604.pdf Some of that has to do with FDA guidelines and theirs disagree with the CDC's (the latter basically allowing higher levels). Who knows who to believe. The article does point out that even in chunk light the levels can vary dramatically among different brands. We have to keep in mind that we are talking about AVERAGE levels. The major brands like starkist and bumblebee were the worst. It's children and pregnant women who are most in danger. Health Canada also recently issued a warning against albacore.
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

08-18-2007, 09:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
MONSTAFACE Rank: Lightweight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philly Posts: 1,215 Country: Gender:	man why do does it take so much to try and be healthy???? you find a healthy alternative as small as tuna and you have to worry about a whole bunch of crap in it.
	MONSTAFACE's Sig:OH SHIT!!!! ITS THE COPS!!!! I wish there was an entity that represented the term "injury" if it was, i would find it and beat the living shit out of it!!!!! yes......i just type and press enter, i dont proofread i did enough of that in college. you know what i meant when i typed it anyway www.myspace.com/monstaface

08-19-2007, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,487 Country: Gender:	Well unfortunately what used to be healthy is now full of the trash we dump everywhere. I wouldn't worry too awful much about it.
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

08-17-2007, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
texasmax Rank: New Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 21 Country: Gender:	Search on Amazon for "Crown Prince Natural Chunk Light Tongol Tuna in Water, No Salt Added, 6.125-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)". Tastes great- not dry at all (and I've tried a lot), and the lowest in sodium I've found anywhere.

08-19-2007, 04:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
triqqey Rank: Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Podunk, USA Posts: 203 Country: Gender:	eh, there's statistics for everything ranging from mercury poisoning in fish to what the odds are you'll get struck by lightning. just find what's healthy and go with it. if you stop to think too much about the dangers it has the tendency to make you a bit paranoid. I mean, apparently drinking caffeine causes heart palpitations and could potentially kill you, yet there's another study that says rats who ingested caffeine daily led healthier lives or something like that... wtf!?
	triqqey's Sig:"The iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The iron will always kick you the real deal. The iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends come and go, but 200 pounds is always 200 pounds." -Henry Rollins

08-20-2007, 06:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
MONSTAFACE Rank: Lightweight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philly Posts: 1,215 Country: Gender:	yeah i find all that stuff crazy. so many studies off sets themselves it makes no sense. at one point in time i wouldnt even drink a protien shake. im better with that now but i still wont take a supplement, or medicine. to many dag on studies on whats good and bad. oh and dont drink cofffe either
	MONSTAFACE's Sig:OH SHIT!!!! ITS THE COPS!!!! I wish there was an entity that represented the term "injury" if it was, i would find it and beat the living shit out of it!!!!! yes......i just type and press enter, i dont proofread i did enough of that in college. you know what i meant when i typed it anyway www.myspace.com/monstaface

08-20-2007, 04:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
thonaker Rank: Member Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 61 Country: Gender:	Isn't mercury poisoning more of a problem in farm raised fish? I remember something about this. Link below: http://www.deliciousorganics.com/Con...vsfarmfish.htm Troy
	thonaker's Sig:Eliminate Shoulder Pain

08-21-2007, 06:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,487 Country: Gender:	Well it is supposed to be with farm raised salmon. I wouldn't go extapolating to all farm raised fish. There are lots of farm raised fresh water fish that won't be a problem. A lot of good info and links there...of course they are trying to sell something so look out! Farm raised salmon sucks pretty bad anyway. I usually try to find alaskan wild (like sockeye) or pacific wild salmon.
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode