Mercury levels in our body are on the rise
Added 15.10.2009
Mercury exposure
Three forms of mercury exist: elemental (metallic); inorganic; and organic. Most elemental and inorganic mercury gets into our environment through human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels (coal), electricity-generating power stations, gold and mercury mining, cement manufacturing, pesticides, medical equipment, dentistry, waste and many more. Organic mercury is produced by micro-organisms in the soil. Exposure can occur by eating contaminated water and food (e.g. fish, especially predatory fish, such as swordfish and shark), breathing contaminated air, or by mercuary coming into contact with your skin. Dental amalgam fillings have been a controversial topic of ryears because they can contain up to 50% elemental mercury.Exposure to mercury has many different health effects. Some of these include: damage to the nervous, digestive and immune system; lung, kidney and liver damage; memory loss; headaches; and tremors. Young children are particularly susceptible to mercury exposure. Developing foetuses are especially at risk if their mothers are exposed to mercury. These mothers are at an increased risk of having babies with mental retardation, seizures, vision and hearing loss, delayed development, language disorders and memory loss (WHO).
More mercury being accumulated in our body
A study published this year gathered data on over 6,000 women in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006 and found that inorganic mercury in the human body was increasing significantly. In 1999 mercury was detected in 2% of the women; however, by 2006, mercury was detected in 30% of women - a huge increase. Researchers found a link between chronic mercury exposure and reduced immune and endocrine system functions. The study also revealed mercury accumulated over time and increases with age, giving rise to degenerative and neurodevelopment diseases.What can help to get rid of mercury from your body?
Since we live in a highly industrialised world, to avoid all exposure to mercury would be near to impossible. However, there are natural ways to help reduce mercury and other toxins accumulated in your body. Chlorella, a microscopic algae, has been scientifically documented to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, mercury from the body. Other toxins that chlorella helps detox include pesticides, PCBs, dioxins, aluminium, cadmium, lead, arsenic, uranium and sulphites.References:
World Health organization
Health Protection Agency
Laks, D. & all. "Assessment of chronic mercury exposure within the U.S. population, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006." Biometals. August, 2009.
Health Protection Agency
Laks, D. & all. "Assessment of chronic mercury exposure within the U.S. population, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006." Biometals. August, 2009.
Dr. Bo Nielsen's comments:
Mercury contamination is a significant health problem. Recently, another study showed that today almost all fish contain mercury, not just a few. This study published in 2009 documents that today more than 30% of women have significant levels of mercury in their bodies - a rise from 2% in only 7 years! Taking daily supplements with organic chlorella and vitamins and minerals including selenium in higher amounts to neutralise and cleanse the body of these toxins makes a lot of sense. Taking daily supplements with omega-fish oil, of which all heavy toxic metals, such as mercury, have been extracted, also makes sense.
