MERCURY POISONING THE UNDIAGNOSED EPIDEMIC
A person with an average number of dental amalgams has an intake of 4 – 21 micrograms of mercury per day. (World Health Organization) This means many people with amalgams exceed the EPA limit of 7 micrograms per day for a 70 kg person. If you chew gum or grind your teeth your intake will be even higher. Eating 100 g (3.5 ounces) of tuna adds another 35 micrograms of mercury. The high fructose syrup contained in most processed foods and drinks may also be contaminated. Yet there are no Government warnings about this exposure. Prolonged exposure to low levels of mercury can lead to a vast array of common symptoms including sinusitis, insomnia, fatigue, excessive thirst, poor balance, tinnitus, chronic headaches, anxiety, depression, constipation and diarrhea. The effects of mercury poisoning can be delayed months or years, making it difficult to determine the cause of the illness. This book contains case histories of people with diseases such as lupus, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, schizop