Mercury+(Hg)

One of the most toxic metals. Its toxicity is generally related to certain types of work.

Role of Mercury
Largely used in industry (10,000 tons/year) and in agriculture in the form of organo-mercurial fugicides. Because of agricultural use it’s often found in rivers, lakes and ponds. It is found in fish and shellfish and thus pollutes the food chain.

It is eliminated very slowly by the body.

Clinical Indications
High Values: -Fatigue -Headaches -Renal Lesions -Palsy -Neurological Problems -Vision Problems

Antidotes
-Calcium -Selenium