Inorganic Mercury From Dental Amalgam Destroys Your Brain

This article is great. It calls out dental amalgam as a source of inorganic mercury in the brain. Look what it says.

“Chronic exposure commonly results in oral cavity lesions, tremor, decreased coordination, decreased sensation, and psychiatric symptoms including anxiety, excessive timidity, and pathological fear of ridicule”. These are such classic symptoms. If we know why oh why are we putting this stuff in people’s mouth??? This article is from 2008! My coworker got a mercury filling last year and I told him to take it out. After he read a few articles I shared with him he did just that. He said it was some “scary shit” in those papers. Only get the white fillings or inlays or ceramic.

“Studies in nonhuman primates of mercury deposition in the cortex following exposure to mercury vapor found a clear laminar pattern in adults, with higher concentrations in pyramidal cells in the deeper layers. Exposure in utero resulted in a lower level of deposition into the brain that was similar in all layers. The dissolved mercury vapor can oxidize to form inorganic mercuric mercury, a process that is inhibited by ethanol. Elimination is slow, with an average half-life of about 8 weeks for the body and possibly years for the brain.” Years, yeah that is the problem.

So basically mercury vapor goes into the brain and stays there. Any questions?

“The potential toxicity associated with amalgam dental fillings is a particular area of controversy. An autopsy study in adults that measured both organic and inorganic mercury in blood and body tissues estimated an increase of about 1.5 lg Hg/kg of occipital cortex for every 10 amalgam dental fillings.” So there you go. Once they autopsy folks with amalgam fillings they find it in the brain.

What do you think it is doing in the brain? This site explains a lot on the symptoms.

https://neurolaunch.com/mercury-effects-on-brain/

Red Flags: Recognizing Mercury’s Toxic Fingerprint

Early signs of mercury exposure can be subtle and easily overlooked. You might experience fatigue, headaches, or difficulty concentrating. It’s like your brain is running on low battery, struggling to keep up with daily demands. These symptoms can be easily dismissed as stress or lack of sleep, which is why mercury toxicity often flies under the radar.

As exposure continues, cognitive symptoms may become more pronounced. Memory loss, confusion, and attention deficits are common complaints. It’s like trying to navigate through a thick fog – your thoughts become muddled, and simple tasks suddenly seem challenging. You might find yourself forgetting appointments, struggling to follow conversations, or losing your train of thought mid-sentence.

Motor symptoms are another red flag. Tremors, poor coordination, and balance issues can all be signs of mercury toxicity. It’s as if your brain is no longer in sync with your body, leading to clumsy movements and difficulty with fine motor skills. These symptoms can be particularly alarming, as they’re often associated with neurological disorders.

Sensory disturbances are also part of mercury’s toxic repertoire. Visual and auditory issues can crop up, adding to the overall sense of disorientation. You might experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or ringing in your ears. It’s like your senses are playing tricks on you, further adding to the confusion and discomfort.

Mood and behavioral changes are perhaps the most insidious effects of mercury toxicity. Irritability, anxiety, and depression can all be part of the package. It’s as if mercury is tampering with your emotional thermostat, leaving you feeling out of sorts and unlike yourself. These changes can strain relationships and impact your quality of life, often before the physical symptoms become apparent.

Perhaps most insidious is the cumulative impact of low-level, long-term exposure. Unlike acute poisoning, which often presents with dramatic symptoms, chronic low-level exposure can slowly chip away at brain health over time. It’s like a cognitive erosion, gradually wearing down mental faculties in a way that might not be immediately apparent.