| A principal argument against Mercury being associated
with neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, despite
obvious similarities, is the lack of correlation between Multiple
Sclerosis and occupational exposure; such as is found in
dentistry, where dental practitioners typically show a higher
concentration of mercury than normal but who DO NOT develop Multiple
Sclerosis or other neurological disorders.
On the other hand,
some studies have shown there to be less exacerbation, and overall,
fewer multiple sclerosis related problems, in groups of multiple
sclerosis patients who have had mercury dental amalgam removal than
in those who had retained the mercury dental fillings. However, this
may be due to what is known as the placebo effect.
There is some growing research which points to mercury as
a possible factor in the development of Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (ALS), given its preponderance for settling in the areas
of the Central Nervous System (CNS) associated with Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
So, as yet, there are no definitive findings favoring either
argument.
It comes down to personal choice, decision or circumstance. |
|
Elevated Mercury concentrations are not necessarily associated with
mercury amalgam fillings.
Studies regarding fish intake and mercury concentration in the
blood are implicating the fish - i.e. industrial contaminants and
biological uptake by the fish.
The problem is that Mercury, once in the Central Nervous System
(CNS), does not come out again very readily, if at all, so blood
concentrations might only indicate you had a big helping of sea bass
or swordfish for lunch. |
