Grace Beverly, the entrepreneur behind the successful Tala and Shreddy brands, has revealed that her daily consumption of tinned tuna nearly led to mercury poisoning. The influencer, who began her career as GraceFitUK on social media, shared her shocking health scare in a TikTok video that has since gone viral.
A Busy Lifestyle Led to a Risky Habit
Beverly, who studied music at St Peter's College in Oxford while building her business empire, admitted that her hectic schedule often forced her to opt for quick lunches. Her go-to meal was tinned tuna, which she ate one or two cans of every day. However, she had no idea that this convenient choice was slowly poisoning her.
In her video, Beverly recounted: "Last winter I had a load of testing around why my hormones were so messed up, and why I was having so much inflammation and I'd put on a lot of weight really easily. Anyway, I did a load of hormone tests, GI tests, blood tests, all of this. And the doctor called me when I wasn't expecting it, and I was like, oh no, I'm dying."
Doctor's Alarming Findings
The doctor expressed concern over the high levels of mercury and arsenic in Beverly's blood. When asked about her diet, Beverly admitted to consuming one or two tins of tuna daily. The doctor warned that her levels were borderline for mercury poisoning and advised her to stop eating fish entirely for several months.
Beverly said: "She said, you're borderline for mercury poisoning and you also have incredibly high arsenic levels. And I would recommend that you stop eating fish for a few months."
Health Guidelines for Tuna Consumption
Tuna is known for being rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, concerns about its mercury content have led to specific dietary recommendations. According to the NHS, individuals who are trying to conceive or are pregnant should limit their intake to no more than four cans of tuna per week or two tuna steaks. This is because tuna contains higher levels of mercury compared to other fish. For those who are breastfeeding, there is no set limit on tuna consumption. These guidelines are based on a medium-sized can with a drained weight of approximately 140g per can and a 140g cooked steak.
Public Reaction
Beverly's TikTok video sparked widespread shock and discussion among viewers. One user commented: "Two a week???? I have at least one a day! Either in a sandwich for lunch or baked potato and give it to my husband for his lunch. Ok running to the shops for other lunches lol thanks for the info!" Another added: "This happened to me too!!! I was having 1 tin a day at minimum and once I stopped eating it regularly my periods went back to normal."
The revelation has prompted many to reconsider their own dietary habits, highlighting the importance of moderation even with seemingly healthy foods.
