Eating sushi can harm the heart

Many people believe that sushi is a nutritious and low-calorie food. However, a new study finds that this dish may actually be harmful to your health.

According to a new study by Rutgers University (USA), people who regularly eat sushi may face an increased risk of heart disease. This is because, eating too much sushi makes you absorb a large amount of mercury at dangerous levels.

The fish group explained, the fish commonly used for sushi contain methyl water (MeHg) - a toxic substance that can cause heart disease, problems with the brain and the development of the god system menstruation, as well as reducing human cognitive ability. Experts emphasize that methyl mercury can neutralize the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids.

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As we know, omega-3 fatty acids exist in fish to help people lower cholesterol levels as well as reduce the risk of some cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and premature birth.

According to J ournal of Risk Research magazine, scientists conducted interviews with more than 1,200 people about the consumption of sushi as well as their other fish products. The team also examined mercury levels in collected sushi samples throughout the United States.

The results showed that 92% of people eat an average of 5 fish meals per month. 10% of those who ate the most fish consumed methyl mercury in excess of the World Health Organization's (WHO) safety recommendation.

Large types of tuna were found to contain the highest levels of mercury. Eel, crab, salmon and kelp contain lower levels of this toxic substance.

Methyl mercury can be transmitted from pregnant women to harm unborn babies in their abdomen. Therefore, the Ministry of Health recommended that future mothers should not eat fish and seafood that contain high levels of mercury. In particular, pregnant women should not taste products made from sharks, marlin or swordfish and should limit tuna consumption to 2 slices or 4 cans of medium-sized tuna a week.