Farmed Salmon
Low burden — Farmed Salmon is a relatively low-burden choice.
Conventionally farmed Atlantic salmon.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 70 places farmed salmon in the Low band. Farmed fish can carry more of certain fat-soluble contaminants than wild. It is still a good protein source — variety and smaller species lower the load.
Frequently asked questions
Is farmed salmon a toxic exposure?
Farmed Salmon has a Detox Score of 70 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Farmed fish can carry more of certain fat-soluble contaminants than wild. It is still a good protein source — variety and smaller species lower the load.
What is a safer alternative to farmed salmon?
A lower-exposure swap for farmed salmon is: Wild-caught salmon, or smaller oily fish like sardines and mackerel. Farmed fish can carry more of certain fat-soluble contaminants than wild. It is still a good protein source — variety and smaller species lower the load.