Mercury Toxicity Sources
Mercury poisoning often goes undetected because the health symptoms do not necessarily suggest that mercury is present until much time has passed.
Mercury poisoning can lead to health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, confusion, irritability, insecurity and phobias, malaise and fatigue. Below is a list of sources where mercury can be found:
- Adhesives
- Air conditioner filters
- Body powders
- Broken thermometer
- Cosmetics
- Dental fillings
- Diuretics
- Fabric softeners
- Felt floor waxes
- Polishes
- Fungicides
- Inoculations
- Industrial wastes
- Laxatives
- Mercurochrome
- Paints
- Photoengravings
- Psoriatic ointments
- Seafood
- Sewage disposal
- Skin lightening cream
- Tanning leather
- Tattooing
- Wood preservatives