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Thursday, 1 January 2026

An invisible assault: How everyday heavy metals sabotage brain health

 Heavy metals like mercury and lead, found in sources from dental fillings to cookware, can cause severe and chronic neurological damage.

Exposure is often hidden, coming from contaminated water, certain fish, old paints and even everyday household items.

These toxins can trigger neuroinflammation by activating immune cells in the brain, leading to symptoms like brain fog, memory loss and mood disorders.

The health impacts are long-lasting, with childhood lead exposure linked to lower cognitive function in older age.

Mitigation involves proactive testing, reducing exposure sources and supporting the body's detoxification through diet and lifestyle.

In an era of advanced medicine, a silent and pervasive threat to neurological health persists from an ancient source: heavy metals. Mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic—toxins with no biological benefit—insidiously accumulate in the body through contaminated water, food, air and common household products. Their impact is profound, linked to cognitive decline, mental health disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, making understanding and mitigating this exposure a critical public health priority today....<<<Read More>>>...