Mercury contamination is a serious health threat that many are not aware exists all around us.  Coal burning accounts for 40% of the atmospheric mercury that we are exposed to and the health risks are especially high for the unborn and the very young.  Coal burning plants produce approximately 45% of the electricity in the United States and are concentrated in the deep South, with Texas being the worst offender.  During 1999 and 2000 between 300,000 and 600,000 children were born with high levels of mercury in their systems leading to the strong possiblity of neurological disorders.  Exposure to mercury is known to increase the risks associated with autism, mental impairment and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Tests to determine the level of mercury in your system are available.  Unfortunately, coal burning is not the only source of mercury in our atmosphere and the overall level found in Americans is increasing.  Until levels of mercury in the environment have been lowered there are several supplements that can protect your body for this toxic heavy metal, including N-acetyl L-cysteine, R-lipoic acid, Aged garlic extract, magnesium and selenium.

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