Report name:
Seafood Consumption in Australia: Risk and Benefits
Authors:
John Sumner, Cath McLeod
Co-Investigators:
SafeFish
Content type:
Scientific Review
Background information:
The purpose of the review is to present contemporary information on the risks and benefits of seafood consumption to Australian consumers.
Date:
01 June 2015
Project status:
Completed
Other information:
Traditionally, a degree of risk has been ascribed to consumption of seafoods because of the toxic effects of methyl mercury (MeHg). This review discusses that the risks associated with MeHg intake can be counterbalanced as the beneficial aspects of consuming seafood (omega 3 intake etc.) can outweigh this.