Next up in the collection of blogs identifying some of the most prevalent root causes of fatigue is mercury.

What is it?

Mercury is a heavy metal which can accumulate in organs over time and have devastating effects on many parts of the human body.

Where is it found?

Ubiquitous in our modern world, mercury is a potent neurotoxin found in surprising places, including amalgam dental fillings, contaminated fish, fluorescent light bulbs, industrial pollution, and even some vaccines.

While small amounts might seem harmless, mercury has a unique ability to bioaccumulate.

This means it can build up in tissues over time, especially in the brain, kidneys, and liver. This can have the effect of slowly impairing critical systems without triggering obvious symptoms at first.

One of the most damaging effects of mercury is its disruption of mitochondrial function. If you have been following your content for a while, you would know that our mitochondria are the “energy factories” of our cells. When they’re compromised, the result is a dramatic drop in cellular energy.

This often translates to persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, and low resilience to stress or exertion. These are all hallmark symptoms as chronic fatigue syndrome and other fatigue related conditions.

Mercury also generates oxidative stress and inflammation, further exhausting the body’s ability to heal and function optimally.

Unfortunately, traditional medicine often overlooks heavy metal toxicity, and many people struggling with fatigue never suspect mercury could be playing a role.

However, with the right functional testing and clinical insight, mercury overload can be identified and addressed.

There is good news

With safe and tailored detoxification strategies, mercury can be removed from the body, oftentimes leading to a complete restoration in health and freedom from chronic disease.

The key is to follow a gentle, individualised detox protocol that supports the organs of elimination. This involves assisting the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and gut, while binding and removing mercury without redistributing it.

For many, once mercury is cleared, the transformation can be profound, with improved energy, sharper cognition, and more vitality. It’s not uncommon for people, including me, to say they “finally feel like themselves again.”

If you suspect mercury may be part of your fatigue puzzle, my free ebook outlines the essential testing that can help uncover other hidden root causes like heavy metals, mold, viruses, and more.

Stay tuned for the next post in this series as we continue unpacking the root causes of fatigue and recovery.

You can find other ME/CFS related blogs here.