Interspecific differences in omega-3 PUFA and contaminants explain the most variance in suggested Great Lakes’ fish consumption when risks/benefits are considered together

Contaminants and essential omega-3 fatty acids were analyzed in the fillets of 15 fish species from lakes Superior and Huron in order to estimate the risks and benefits of fish consumption. Additionally, literature data from lakes Ontario and Erie fish were used to provide an overall assessment for 24 fish species from the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes. The consumption advisory (based on contaminant levels) and EPA + DHA content...