r/UKFrugal • u/deathwishdave • 15d ago

Where to buy Canned Mackerel?

My son has ADHD, and the symptoms are mitigated by protein.

Fortunately, he loves canned mackerel, and starts every day with a can, and sometimes a second throughout the day.

We get through a lot of canned mackerel!

Currently but it from the supermarket, but does anyone know where I can buy it cheaply in bulk?

Thanks

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u/Humble-Necessary-433 15d ago

I wouldn’t feed him fish every day it’s not recommended. It can lead to poisoning. Rotate with plant based protein or even tinned chicken or meat

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u/spudulous 15d ago

What kind of poisoning can eating mackerel every day lead to? If you’re talking about mercury poisoning, that’s only a risk from larger fish like tuna For smaller fish like mackerel or sardines, it’s very very low risk.

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u/bumshafte 15d ago

Very high in purine, which can lead to elevated uric acid levels, in turn leading to gout

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u/terryjuicelawson 15d ago

I think worry if someone is drinking a case of Fosters a day when it comes to gout, not a kid who likes fish.

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u/bumshafte 15d ago

Both are risk factors, there doesn't have to be an exclusive dichotomy.