Mercury Toxicity / Mercury Poisoning
Mercury Toxicity / Mercury
Poisoning Sources:
- Aquatic food
chains
- Fungicides
- Thermometers
- Thermostats
- Dental
amalgams
- Algaecides
- Childhood
vaccines
- Medicines (Mercurochrome
and merthiolate)
- Paints
- Batteries
- Electrical
relays
- Coal-burning
emissions
- Mining
- Explosives.
Synergistic for
Mercury Toxicity / Poisoning
Uptake/Retention:
Antagonistic for
Mercury Toxicity / Poisoning
Uptake/Retention:
- Adequate manganese, zinc,
and copper
Mercury Toxicity /
Poisoning Physiological Interactions:
The organic form is readily
absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract (90-100%); lesser but
still significant amounts of inorganic mercury are absorbed in
the gastrointestinal tract (7-15%). Organic mercury has a
half-life of 2 months & binds to enzymes, proteins, and
glutathione. MAO, caralase, P-450, and mitochondrial functions
are affected. Accumulates also in the liver and
kidneys.
Symptoms of Excessive Mercury Toxicity / Poisoning
Exposure:
Headache, fine tremor, increased salivation, excitability,
hypertension, skin rash, poor mental concentration, metallic
taste. Target organs are the brain and kidneys.
References
Genova
Diagnostics Toxic & Nutrient Elements Chart
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