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4 Dangers Of Eating Smoked Or Dried Fish You Should Know

One of the most popular varieties of fish that many people enjoy eating is smoked fish. They are well-liked because cooking them with smoke on a grill increases their flavour.

Smoked fish typically lasts longer and doesn’t go bad compared to many other fish species that may be eaten by people. But everything with advantages also has disadvantages.

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In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we will be looking at some dangers of consuming smoked and dried fish.

1. They could cause food poisoning

Food poisoning is one of the most dangerous side effects of eating smoked fish. Bacteria and parasites can be conveyed easily through smoked salmon. If you consume a lot of smoked fish, you can have a lot of intestinal discomfort. Smoked fish should not be consumed when pregnant.

2. They contain harmful bacteria

Smoked fish, especially cold types, should be avoided by people with compromised or sensitive immune systems since they are easily infected with bacteria that can be damaging to their health.

3. They contain high sodium contents

It has been shown that smoked fish contains a lot of salt. Your risk of stroke and other heart disorders rises with excessive salt intake. If you have a heart condition or high blood pressure, it’s imperative to restrict your consumption of smoked fish.

4. Smoked fish raises your cancer risk

Consuming smoked fish also raises your risk of developing stomach cancer. Nitrates and nitrites, byproducts of smoking, are found in high concentrations in smoked fish.

FURTHER READING

More research is required, but several studies have suggested that eating a lot of smoked fish may increase your risk of developing certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

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