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"It may look harmless, but mercury is poisonous to every living thing on earth. mercury contamination is so pernicious in America that health advisories for pregnant women or women who want to become pregnant are in effect in forty states. According to the American Heart Association, middle-aged men with high levels of mercury from contaminated fish have a 70 percent increased risk of dying from heart disease." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"In the United States, power plants are the leading source of mercury contamination and are responsible for about 40 percent of mercury emissions. In response to the 2004 advisory, the National Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group, and MoveOn.org, a group organizing grassroots opposition to the administration of President George W. Bush, sponsored a joint advertisement headlined "First Arsenic, Now Mercury: George Bush's EPA and the Politics of Pollution." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.) "Nevertheless, the IOM warned that current actions to prevent mercury contamination were "too few and too permissive." Everyone, the IOM said, should avoid eating much of the fish that are highest in methylmercury?especially shark, swordfish, and tuna. Worse, it said pregnant women and young children should not eat such fish at all. This report should have set off immediate alarm bells, but it did not—for reasons of politics, of course." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Dental amalgam has been shown in human experiments to be the major source for mercury contamination of humans. When an amalgam releases mercury the inhaled fumes can go throughout the body and reach the brain. From the nasal membranes the mercury can go directly to the pituitary gland and brain. A research study was done in pregnant sheep. Mercury amalgams with radioactive tags were placed in molars in mid pregnancy. By the third day mercury was found in maternal and fetal blood, amniotic fluid, and maternal urine and feces. Maternal mercury levels were highest in the kidneys, liver, g.i." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"When taking a DHA supplement, look for those that are molecularly-distilled to avoid the mercury contamination that may be present in such fish. While healthy individuals may be able to extract these needed bone nutrients from a good diet, supplements can also be used to fortify and boost the natural bone-building process. The FDA Is Irresponsible The FDA would like to see all the helpful nutritional support for bones eliminated from the market." - Byron J. Richards, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America (Get the book.)

"DHA Purity is made from vegetable-derived DHA and provides heart and cholesterol-lowering benefits without the negative effects associated with mercury contamination and rancidity found in DHA derived from fish. LDL Protect I designed this product specifically to meet the challenges of patients who want additional help in lowering their LDL cholesterol, but who do not want the risks associated with the use of prescription medications. LDL Protect contains policosanol, pomegranate extract, and plant sterols." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition (Get the book.)

"For details about mercury contamination in fish, see Chapter 10—How to Eliminate Intestinal Toxins from Heavy Metals and Radiation. Avoid processed meat at all costs! This includes bacon, hot dogs, sandwich meat, etc. Replace cow's milk with hemp milk, rice milk, almond milk, or raw goat's milk. Better yet, drink only purified water! My personal favorite is hemp milk. It is delicious with a slightly nutty flavor and provides essential and balanced nutrition. Hemp milk is a fantastic alternative to soymilk or cows' milk. For an easy recipe, see the Resources section." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Many environmental-protection groups are now considering mycoremediation as a viable solution for threats such as marine oil spills, mercury contamination, and mining residues. Stamets's water cleanup work in the Pacific Northwest, where he is based, may clear the way for restoring wild fish populations and protecting marine ecosystems. 5R Duisburg-Nord, Germany ¦hn Just because we clean something up doesn't mean we must erase its past." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"WORTH KNOWING Some people wonder whether the benefits of wild salmon are counteracted by the potential for mercury contamination. That's a tough call, but my answer would have to be no. Here's why: There may be —theoretically—a concern about mercury, but the health benefits of salmon are so enormous that, in my judgment, they outweigh that concern, especially since salmon is one of the least mercury-contaminated species, and especially since there are companies marketing salmon that routinely screen for every possible contaminant and impurity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Many people wonder about mercury contamination in wild fish. Some species, such as swordfish, have high levels of mercury. If you buy fish that are lower on the food chain, you'll have less exposure to mercury. Mercury is toxic only in the absence of selenium, an essential dietary mineral. If you take selenium supplements or get 200 meg of it in a multivitamin-multimineral supplement, it should protect you. If you eat seafood judiciously, and you can do so two to four times weekly, the benefits outweigh the risks." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"One of the most common reasons for fish safety warnings is mercury contamination. Mercury is a problem in many large predator fish, such as shark, swordfish, and some larger species of tuna. These fish accumulate mercury from their prey. Mercury can accumulate in the human body, and too much can cause neurological problems, especially in fetuses and young children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees food safety concerns in the United States, recommends that women of childbearing age eat shark, swordfish, or fresh tuna steaks no more than once per month." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

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