Effects of Mercury

Exposure to mercury, even in small amounts, may cause serious health problems, such as toxic effects on the nervous, digestive, and immune systems, as well as on lungs, kidneys, skin, and eyes. Mercury is also a threat to the development of unborn children and may cause issues in the early stages of life.

  • Mercury is a toxic and non-essential metal in the human body. Mercury is ubiquitously distributed in the environment, present in natural products, and exists extensively in items encountered in daily life. There are three forms of mercury, i.e., elemental (or metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds.

  • Mercury is a highly toxic element that vaporizes at room temperature. The vapors are neurotoxic, killing neurons and other molecular structures throughout the body. Mercury is most dangerous when it is inhaled. You cannot see it, smell it, or even taste it, but breathing it in damages the body at a cellular level.

  • For decades, industries have knowingly used toxic mercury, contaminating communities around their facilities. If you live in one of these areas, it's crucial to watch the videos below to understand the dangers your family may face. Living near mercury contamination can be as dangerous as living next to a nuclear reactor—if not worse.

  • Mercury and mercury vapor clings to everything it touches, including clothes, tools, and skin. This means that while working with mercury, you or your loved ones can bring this toxin home. Once in the home, mercury continually vaporizes and can harm others.

  • Mercury is a serious neurotoxin, especially to pregnant women and young children. Mercury can destroy vital molecular structures during the brain and organ development process. This can lead to general organ damage and failure, as well as neuropsychological damage.

Mercury occurs naturally in three species: Elemental, Inorganic, and Organic.

Elemental Mercury
Inorganic Mercury Compounds
Organic Mercury Compounds

Symptoms of Mercury Exposure

The symptoms of exposure to toxic chemicals are varied and often appear after the incident of exposure. The amount of mercury and the duration of exposure determine which symptoms occur and when they manifest. Detecting exposure is challenging; mercury only remains detectable in the body for a period of 30 to 60 days before specialty tests are required. Mercury exposure can lead to a wide variety of physical and psychological symptoms.

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    • Tremors

    • Memory Loss

    • Emotional Changes

    • Insomnia

    • Neuromuscular Changes

    • Headaches

    • Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet

    • Reduced Cognitive Ability/Performance

    • Dizziness/Loss of Balance

    • Joint Pain

    • Night Perspiration/Excessive Perspiration

    • Restless Legs

    • Muscle Cramping at night

    • Tingling, Pain, Numbness – Arms, Hands, Feet and Legs

    • Loss of Coordination in Hands and Legs

    • Chronic Diarrhea/Digestive Problems

    • Kidney problems

    • Skin Rashes/Skin Lesions

    • Hair Loss

    • Increased Salivation

    • Swelling of Extremities

    • Vision Changes

    • Fatigue

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Memory Loss

    • Anger/volatility

    • Actions & threats of violence

    • Isolation

    • Personality Changes

    • Limited/Reduced Attention Span

    • Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

    • Mood Swings

    • Memory Loss

    • Loss of Awareness

    • Language Difficulties (understanding speech, reading, or speaking)

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