Is it worth the nutritional benefits to eat fish, knowing it contains mercury?

I know fish is high in omega-3, but a lot of fish contains mercury, which obviously isn't nutritious.

Anonymous2013-09-23T19:16:45Z

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Yes. Some fish are cleaner than others (the higher the food chain the more amplified the heavy metal contaminants). Also eating fish is much healthier than many fish oil pills because the contaminants tend to accrue in the gut, skin, etc which are used for the pills. Fish meat is the cleanest. Opt for wild caught whenever possible and enjoy fish in moderation. They're a great source for unsaturated fats and protein.