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Methylmercury [CH3Hg+]
Methylmercury is an organic form of mercury that has been oxidized naturally or unnaturally and considered to be most toxic out of the seven types of mercury found.
Methylmercury start's off in bacteria then is absorbed by microorganisms in the ocean such as plankton and small fish then is bioaccumulated throughout the food chain meaning its concentration level's increase upon contamination by larger fish and marine mammals.
In small doses, Methylmercury is tolerant but still considered harmful to sea life, Land animals and humans, however, in high dose's methylmercury is responsible for promoting many health risks in humans proven by multiple studies.
The most commonly way methylmercury contamination occurs in the human body is by food consumption.
Studies in fish and mammals consumed by humans such as marlin, stingray, swordfish, shark and bluefin tuna tested the highest readings for methymercury levels, Researches believe this is due to the position of rank the animals obtain in the food chain.
One study showed that 1 kilogram of blue shark fillet contained 1400µg of methylmercury.
By 2050, Researches have estimated a 50% increase in methylmercury levels in the sea increasing the chances of mercury poisoning’s via fish contamination.
Although certain sea life can sustain high levels of Methylmercury, Humans are highly susceptible to mercury poisoning.
The US EPA (United States Environment Protection Agency) has considered the safe recommended dose of methylmercury a day in the body at 0.1µg/kg of body weight.
Although the safe recommended dose sit's at 0.1µg/kg of body weight, a 2007 study in the US showed that out of 150 people, 50% had mercury levels 3 times above the recommended level which were considered to be a major risk factor.
Methylmercury levels can be sustainable to human adults at some point, However Methylmercury levels can have stronger impact in small levels to those such as unborn fetuses, Infants and the elderly.
Methylmercury acts as a neurotoxin in the body affecting the brain and the CNS (Central Nervous System).
Side effects from Methylmercury toxicity or mercury poisoning are associated with potential health disorders such as;
-Irritability
-Manic depression
-Anxiety
-Difficulty in Breathing
-Lethargy
-Insomnia
-Tremors
-Paralysis
-Ataxia
-Emotional instability
-Inflamed colon
-Chest pains
-Cramps
-Aggression
-Short term memory loss
-Emphysema
-Vertigo
-Headaches
-Autism
-Aspergers
-Weak pulse
-ADD
-Alzheimer's Disease
-Crohn's Disease
-Addison's disease
-Autoimmune disorders
-Bulimia
-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Colitis
-Fibromyalgia
-Lupus
-Meier’s Disease
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Suicidal tendencies
-Mood swings
-Little or no self-confidence
-Panic attacks
-Vision problems
-Prolonged fever
-Muscle weakness
-Noise sensitivity
-Increased heart rate
-Gastrointestinal problems
-Chronic fatigue
-Deranged liver metabolism
-Endocrine problems
-Lack of motivation
-Constant fearful feelings
-Impatience
-Brain fog
-Indecisiveness
-Dizziness
-Tinnitus
-Daytime drowsiness
-Loss of Appetite
-Sweating
-Flushing of the skin
-Digestive problems
-Dry skin
High levels of mercury in the body aren’t the only cause of mercury poisoning or toxicity, but also combine with;
-The duration of exposure to the metal.
-The age of person who is exposed to the metal.
-The health of the person whom is exposed to the metal.
-The form of mercury the person is exposed to.
Like most metal poisoning's, Methylmercury cannot be treated with medication.
The Only way to reduce Methylmercury level's from the body is by eliminating the source of contamination for long duration's.
Methylmercury enters the human body much faster than it leaves, having a concentration half life of 60-80 days.
Most of the side effects are irreversible making it one of the most potent types of poisoning known to man.
Mercury level's can be checked by three types of test's such as;
-Standard Blood screening.
-Urine analysis.
-Hair sample test.
Although these test's can detect Mercury tracing's, It is not the most accurate method available.
Mercury lay's deep inside the body gripping on muscle and organ tissue.
In the 1950's, Scientist's designed a more accurate way for testing mercury levels in the body.
This method is called a provoked urine challenge, using an agent called dimercaptopropanesulfunate.
Dimercaptopropanesulfunate or DMPS binds to mercury's structure forcing it to release its grip on tissue then mobilizing it into the blood stream where it can be escorted from there out through urine and feces.
Methylmercury is an organic form of mercury that has been oxidized naturally or unnaturally and considered to be most toxic out of the seven types of mercury found.
Methylmercury start's off in bacteria then is absorbed by microorganisms in the ocean such as plankton and small fish then is bioaccumulated throughout the food chain meaning its concentration level's increase upon contamination by larger fish and marine mammals.
In small doses, Methylmercury is tolerant but still considered harmful to sea life, Land animals and humans, however, in high dose's methylmercury is responsible for promoting many health risks in humans proven by multiple studies.
The most commonly way methylmercury contamination occurs in the human body is by food consumption.
Studies in fish and mammals consumed by humans such as marlin, stingray, swordfish, shark and bluefin tuna tested the highest readings for methymercury levels, Researches believe this is due to the position of rank the animals obtain in the food chain.
One study showed that 1 kilogram of blue shark fillet contained 1400µg of methylmercury.
By 2050, Researches have estimated a 50% increase in methylmercury levels in the sea increasing the chances of mercury poisoning’s via fish contamination.
Although certain sea life can sustain high levels of Methylmercury, Humans are highly susceptible to mercury poisoning.
The US EPA (United States Environment Protection Agency) has considered the safe recommended dose of methylmercury a day in the body at 0.1µg/kg of body weight.
Although the safe recommended dose sit's at 0.1µg/kg of body weight, a 2007 study in the US showed that out of 150 people, 50% had mercury levels 3 times above the recommended level which were considered to be a major risk factor.
Methylmercury levels can be sustainable to human adults at some point, However Methylmercury levels can have stronger impact in small levels to those such as unborn fetuses, Infants and the elderly.
Methylmercury acts as a neurotoxin in the body affecting the brain and the CNS (Central Nervous System).
Side effects from Methylmercury toxicity or mercury poisoning are associated with potential health disorders such as;
-Irritability
-Manic depression
-Anxiety
-Difficulty in Breathing
-Lethargy
-Insomnia
-Tremors
-Paralysis
-Ataxia
-Emotional instability
-Inflamed colon
-Chest pains
-Cramps
-Aggression
-Short term memory loss
-Emphysema
-Vertigo
-Headaches
-Autism
-Aspergers
-Weak pulse
-ADD
-Alzheimer's Disease
-Crohn's Disease
-Addison's disease
-Autoimmune disorders
-Bulimia
-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Colitis
-Fibromyalgia
-Lupus
-Meier’s Disease
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Suicidal tendencies
-Mood swings
-Little or no self-confidence
-Panic attacks
-Vision problems
-Prolonged fever
-Muscle weakness
-Noise sensitivity
-Increased heart rate
-Gastrointestinal problems
-Chronic fatigue
-Deranged liver metabolism
-Endocrine problems
-Lack of motivation
-Constant fearful feelings
-Impatience
-Brain fog
-Indecisiveness
-Dizziness
-Tinnitus
-Daytime drowsiness
-Loss of Appetite
-Sweating
-Flushing of the skin
-Digestive problems
-Dry skin
High levels of mercury in the body aren’t the only cause of mercury poisoning or toxicity, but also combine with;
-The duration of exposure to the metal.
-The age of person who is exposed to the metal.
-The health of the person whom is exposed to the metal.
-The form of mercury the person is exposed to.
Like most metal poisoning's, Methylmercury cannot be treated with medication.
The Only way to reduce Methylmercury level's from the body is by eliminating the source of contamination for long duration's.
Methylmercury enters the human body much faster than it leaves, having a concentration half life of 60-80 days.
Most of the side effects are irreversible making it one of the most potent types of poisoning known to man.
Mercury level's can be checked by three types of test's such as;
-Standard Blood screening.
-Urine analysis.
-Hair sample test.
Although these test's can detect Mercury tracing's, It is not the most accurate method available.
Mercury lay's deep inside the body gripping on muscle and organ tissue.
In the 1950's, Scientist's designed a more accurate way for testing mercury levels in the body.
This method is called a provoked urine challenge, using an agent called dimercaptopropanesulfunate.
Dimercaptopropanesulfunate or DMPS binds to mercury's structure forcing it to release its grip on tissue then mobilizing it into the blood stream where it can be escorted from there out through urine and feces.
