Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Fish is often promoted as a healthy food, but mercury isn't the only contaminant to consider.
Research has identified a range of persistent pollutants in fish and seafood—including PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals—that may contribute to long-term health concerns. Some studies suggest that replacing fish with plant foods can significantly reduce exposure to multiple contaminants.
Watch the reel to learn more about what the research shows.
🌱 Learn more through our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate:
nutritionstudies.org/courses/plant-based-nutrition
Fish is often promoted as a healthy food, but mercury isn't the only contaminant to consider.
Research has identified a range of persistent pollutants in fish and seafood—including PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals—that may contribute to long-term health concerns. Some studies suggest that replacing fish with plant foods can significantly reduce exposure to multiple contaminants.
Watch the reel to learn more about what the research shows.
🌱 Learn more through our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate:
nutritionstudies.org/courses/plant-based-nutrition
