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Health: Buying fish becomes confusing: Fish may contain mercury, other harmful elements.

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| September 04, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2009 Asia Pulse Pty Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Karachi, September 04 (PPI): Buying fish is confusing. Although healthful, it can contain mercury or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Here's what you need to make a smart choice. For years, media reports have depicted fish as a dietary dream come true u a high-protein, low-calorie super food that protects against heart attacks, strokes and some cancers.

Newer studies have even linked eating fish to lower rates of Alzheimer's disease, degenerative eye disorders, diabetes and other illnesses. Since 2002, the American Heart Association has recommended that healthy adults eat at least two servings of fish a week to protect their health."Calorie for calorie, the benefits…

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