Posted by Larry Hoover on May 8, 2003, at 11:17:45
In reply to Re: Dental mercury is a real threat (long) » Larry Hoover, posted by JrBecker on May 3, 2003, at 13:32:23
> Larry, quite fascinating. Does a general dentist typically screen for high levels of mercury if requested? And would these tests actually tell something useful? In other words, is there some sort of standard measure of mercury levels that would warrant action? Or is it really much more hit or miss than that and the only way to see if the fillings have an effect is to actually remove them? Would like to know since I have a few myself.
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> Let us know if you have any instinct on this when you get back midweek. Thanks.
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> JBI have never found a more scientifically balanced site than this one (I just discovered it myself, and I haven't thoroughly studied every angle they report, but I am extremely happy to have found it):
http://www.algonet.se/~leif/AmFAQigr.html
It quite rationally discusses what the scientific studies have *really* demonstrated; in other words, the questions actually answered in a research report are not always accurately reflected in the conclusions reached by the authors of the studies, or the gist reported in secondary sources. I heartily recommend a thorough reading of this FAQ. It is very well-referenced.
The Life Extension Foundation (LEF) is a little bit on the fringe, but they are generally quite responsible in their reporting. They have an article at:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2001/may2001_report_mercury_1.html
Lar
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