Food
Low burden — Small Oily Fish (Sardines) is a relatively low-burden choice.
Sardines, anchovies, herring.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 79 places small oily fish (sardines) in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Low on the food chain means low mercury, plus excellent omega-3s that support overall metabolic health.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →Small Oily Fish (Sardines) has a Detox Score of 79 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Low on the food chain means low mercury, plus excellent omega-3s that support overall metabolic health.
Small Oily Fish (Sardines) scores 79/100 because its associated chemical hazard, everyday exposure and persistence are all low. Low on the food chain means low mercury, plus excellent omega-3s that support overall metabolic health.