Author in the Room: Fish Intake, Contaminants, and Human Health: Evaluating the Risks and the Benefits

Summary: For the general population, the health benefits of fish intake far outweigh the risks. Women of childbearing age, nursing mothers and young children should eat up to two servings of fish per week as the benefits of fish intake still outweigh the risks. Given the magnitude of the benefits, physicians should regularly give dietary advice to patients for cardiovascular disease prevention.