Angela
Elite member
- Messages
- 21,823
- Reaction score
- 12,329
- Points
- 113
- Ethnic group
- Italian
See:
https://www.science.org/content/article/real-paleo-diet-may-have-been-full-toxic-metals
Well, you'd need results from at least half a dozen sites, but if the results were all in this range, yeah, it would be a problem.
High Mercury levels:
"Mercury poisoning may cause slow reflexes, damaged motor skills, and intelligence disorders. High levels of mercury in the blood may put a person at risk for long-term neurological damage. These effects may be more pronounced in children who are still developing."
I remember hearing this specifically when I was present.
"Mercury affects children and unborn children the worst. It has been proven to cause permanent brain and neurological damage.It also reduces cognitive abilities and is known to cause developmental problems.
Thus, women who are pregnant and young children should stay away from eating too much fish (see “Mercury Levels in Popular Fish” below) and from drinking mercury in water.
High Cadmium levels:
Risk of kidney disease & renal damage
Cancer, including lung cancer
Nervous system and circulatory system damage
High Lead levels:
The following health problems are documented in adults that have had lead in their drinking water:
https://www.science.org/content/article/real-paleo-diet-may-have-been-full-toxic-metals
Well, you'd need results from at least half a dozen sites, but if the results were all in this range, yeah, it would be a problem.
High Mercury levels:
"Mercury poisoning may cause slow reflexes, damaged motor skills, and intelligence disorders. High levels of mercury in the blood may put a person at risk for long-term neurological damage. These effects may be more pronounced in children who are still developing."
I remember hearing this specifically when I was present.
"Mercury affects children and unborn children the worst. It has been proven to cause permanent brain and neurological damage.It also reduces cognitive abilities and is known to cause developmental problems.
Thus, women who are pregnant and young children should stay away from eating too much fish (see “Mercury Levels in Popular Fish” below) and from drinking mercury in water.
High Cadmium levels:
Risk of kidney disease & renal damage
Cancer, including lung cancer
Nervous system and circulatory system damage
High Lead levels:
The following health problems are documented in adults that have had lead in their drinking water:
- Higher blood pressure
- Risk of developing hypertension
- Nerve damage and disorders
- Cardiovascular problems
- Reduced kidney function
- Reduced fertility in both men and women