Mercury Toxicity

What Does It Mean?

Mercury toxicity occurs through exposure to elemental, inorganic, or organic mercury sources. Mercury accumulates in the body, affecting neurological, immune, and detoxification pathways. Common sources of exposure include:

Consumption of mercury-contaminated fish and shellfish
Dental amalgams (silver fillings)
Occupational exposure (mining, industrial work)
Environmental pollution
Contaminated water and food sources

How Did We Get There?

Diagnosis & Assessment

Patients with mercury toxicity may present with:

Fatigue and weakness
Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, memory issues, difficulty concentrating)
Mood disturbances (anxiety, depression, irritability)
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness in hands and feet)
Digestive disturbances (nausea, loss of appetite, bloating)
Immune dysfunction (chronic infections, autoimmune reactivity)

Lab Test Findings

The following lab marker is critical for diagnosing mercury toxicity and assessing exposure severity:

Lab Test	Expected Change	Optimal Range
Mercury, Blood	Increased	0-4.0 µg/L

How Do We Treat It?

Functional Medicine Approach

Treatment focuses on removing mercury from the body, repairing oxidative damage, and supporting detoxification pathways through targeted supplementation.

Supplement Protocol

Supplement	Function	Dosage & Frequency
Vita-Glutathione	Master antioxidant that aids in heavy metal detoxification	3 capsules with or without food, daily
Vita-Binder	Binds toxins and supports elimination	2 capsules (2 hours apart from supplements or food), daily
Vita DIM	Supports detoxification and hormonal balance	2 capsules with or without food, daily
V-Inflamma	Reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress	1 capsule without food, daily
Advaclear	Enhances liver detoxification pathways	2 capsules with or without food, daily
Vita Buff-C Caps	Provides antioxidant support and immune enhancement	2 capsules without food, daily
Vita B Methyl	Supports methylation and neurological health	1 capsule without food, daily
Magnesium	Aids in cellular detoxification and neurological balance	2 capsules with or without food, daily
V-Pax	Supports vascular health and cellular protection	2 capsules without food, daily

Additional Lifestyle Interventions:

Hydration: Increase purified water intake to enhance toxin elimination
Dietary Adjustments: Increase sulfur-rich foods (garlic, onions, cruciferous vegetables) to support detoxification
Chelation Support: Consider medical chelation therapy in severe cases
Toxin Avoidance: Reduce exposure to potential mercury sources in water, food, and environment