Janelle Monae Recovering from Mercury Poisoning After Eating Pescatarian Diet

Janelle Monae is on the mend after battling mercury poisoning.

The 34-year-old singer revealed the surprising news during an interview with The Cut, explaining that the illness came because she was eating a pescatarian diet.

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“I started feeling my mortality,” Janelle shared. She didn’t provide any other details on the situation.

According to the Center for Disease Control, large amounts of methylmercury (organic mercury largely linked to eating seafood, but mainly fish) eaten over weeks to months can cause damage to the nervous system.

Janelle said she is now focusing on staying as healthy as possible because she hopes to start a family soon.