Dr. Jane M. Hightower M.D.

Anyone who eats a lot of fish should definitely read this book. The dangers of mercury poisoning are real and the fishing industry is not anxious to let consumers know. Avoid albacore tuna, and "chunk white" tuna like the plague - these are the expensive brands of tuna, by the way. The smaller tuna in the "chunk light" tuna cans is less dangerous. Also don't eat swordfish and shark and if you want to know why, read this book! It is not sensationalized and gives far more detail than the lay person likely wants to know, but the main message is extremely important and is not getting out. The author is a doctor who first got interested when she had patients with vague symptoms and a random blood test that she hadn't even ordered showed high levels of mercury. When she questioned the patient, it became clear that she ate a lot of fish, believing it to be the healthy choice. An excellent book!… (altro)