How to Choose Seafood and Avoid the Rare Ciguatera Poisoning I Contracted
In this toxic fish tale episode, I share my personal experience with ciguatera poisoning - a rare form of food poisoning that landed me on the bathroom floor of a Bahamas resort and changed how I think about seafood forever. While this isn't our typical "age with grace and strength" content, it's an important story about advocacy, awareness, and making informed choices about the fish we eat.
What Happened
During a 2019 family vacation in the Bahamas, I ordered the "fish of the day" at a resort steakhouse while my family had steak. That night, I became violently ill with what would later be diagnosed as ciguatera poisoning - a rare condition listed on rarediseases.org.
Key Points Discussed:
- What is Ciguatera Poisoning?
- High-Risk Fish Species
- High-Risk Regions
- My Symptoms
- Recovery Protocol
Links Mentioned:
Ciguatera Poisoning: How I Manage my Symptoms with Food, Supplements, and Exercise (YouTube)
Ciguatera Experience: Updates and Encouragement After Six Years (YouTube)
Article from Cleveland Clinic about ciguatera
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guide
Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter
30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)
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