Re: Tuna Fish Warning: Consumer Reports Magazine, June 2001

May 28, 2001

> Ok here we go again discussing tunafish! My latest issue of

Consumer

> Reports Magazine (June 2001) has a big article about tuna fish on

page 16.

> They are seriously concerned about the level of mercury in tuna

fish.

WOW! , at age 3, won't eat tuna yet, but I ate it frequently

during my pregnancy (on the advice of doctors!).

His has been tested for toxins, and no mercury was found,

though he does have high levels of lead and copper (95th percentile

each!)

Does anyone know how those toxins could have been introduced? Any

info on lead and or copper in a child with Autism?

Diane Gallant

Co-Captain -- Team , 3.0 ASD

May 28, 2001

> WOW! , at age 3, won't eat tuna yet, but I ate it frequently

> during my pregnancy (on the advice of doctors!).

>

> His has been tested for toxins, and no mercury was found,

> though he does have high levels of lead and copper (95th percentile

> each!)

>

> Does anyone know how those toxins could have been introduced? Any

> info on lead and or copper in a child with Autism?

>

> Diane Gallant

> Co-Captain -- Team , 3.0 ASD

High levels of lead and copper (especially with low zince) are signs

of mercury toxicity, even if mercury levels appear to be low. In

very unscientific terms, mercury hides in the tissues while screwing

up the other metal levels. For a better explanation, read the

reports under " files " in the autism-mercury group. Often, chelation

must occur for some time to get down the other metal levels before

mercury begins to leave the body in any great quantity. If you had a

hair analysis performed, you may be able to interpret the results

using the " counting rules " found in the " files " section.

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