Canned tuna

[Gabriel]

I've seen a lot of talk about canned tuna on the forum but no conclusive discussion. Speaking strictly about tuna in brine: Is it generally safe for us or does it count as processed food?

[tex]

Processing is not the problem. Some of us have an immune system that produces antibodies against tuna.
Tex

[Gabriel]

Are some fish more prone than others or is it entirely idiosyncratic? In meats, I think I've seen a ranking ranging in susceptibility from chicken at the top to beef at the bottom.

[tex]

It depends on individual sensitivities. Not all fish are problems, and not everyone has problems with fish. Shellfish, for example, are almost always safe for all of us, unless we were allergic to shellfish before we developed MC. Mussels, clams, shrimp, prawns, squid, lobsters, crabs, oysters, etc., are almost always safe for everyone (who wasn't previously allergic to them). Freshwater fish are usually safer than saltwater fish such as salmon and tuna.

Tex

[seby645]

Yeah, it's technically processed since it’s canned, but it’s still a good source of protein and omega-3. Just watch the sodium if it’s in brine — some brands add quite a bit

[fredi223]

It’s just tuna in brine, not super processed like some snacks. You can rinse it a bit if the salt bothers you, but otherwise it’s a quick, good protein fix

[Erica P-G]

My Enterolab results show intolerance to Tuna....in 2015 my intolerance was in the #1 category and when I retested in 2021 it went into the #2 category which is an even worse intolerance :-(

So No Tuna for me...and quite possibly many others, they just don't know it without getting an Enterolab test done. I have eaten many pieces of wild caught salmon over the years and that is why I probably have an increase to the Tuna intolerance level. Very sad as I really like salmon too.

I have been healing myself for close to 10 years now....progress still, have to remember there is no perfection when it comes to this LC thing!
Erica

[Gabriel]

Thank you all for pitching in.
Erica, I'm not sure I understand the connection between salmon and tuna. Are you saying that the sensitivity to tuna may have increased because you've been eating a great deal of salmon? How is that supposed to work?
I was in remission for more than 10 years, during which I ate quantities of rice, eggs, salmon, and tuna. They were my mainstay, given the many things I couldn't eat. Can I assume during the current flare-up that these are still safe harbors for me? And what is the likelihood that any of these may have become problematic? I didn't even know that rice could be a problem. If it hadn't been for rice, surely I would have lost all my weight by now.

[Erica P-G]

Hi Gabriel,

Tuna and Salmon may work fine for you. I know it’s not a good choice for me because of my Enterolab results. :-)

I’d pick two items and eat them for a few days and if symptoms start to back off then add in one item again. Each time you do this will certainly provide a definite clue to a problem food.
Now whether or not one has patience for this process is another matter
I’ve decided I’m not in a flare, just going through some stress moments that are perpetuating my symptoms right now. Yay me!
I do hope you find the right combination of food types to keep you going!
Warm regards
Erica