Reply #18: There are several well documented susceptablity factors

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Dr. Haley is right; he's one of the leading researchers on mercury in U.S.

Its documented that those with APOE blood allel type 4 don't excrete toxic metals well and mercury,etc. accumulate-
its a factor in autism and ADHD,etc. for kids
and those with type 4 get ALS, Alzheimer's, MS, etc. in their 40s

APOE type 2s excrete mercury well- don't have as much problems with such chronic conditions.
Type 3s and in between- have one 2 and one 4.

But immune reactivity is a major susceptibility factor also. Large numbers are immune reactive to mercury, nickel, etc.

and autoimmune conditions are caused by chronic exposures to a toxic that one is immune reactive to. The body sends out immune cells to do battle with the toxic substance, which can't be defeated given the chronic exposure and the fact the immune system can't destroy mercury- but the immune system causes major damage to the person's body while continuously doing battle with the chronic toxic exposure- this is what happens in MS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Oral Lichen Planus, Diabetes, and other autoimmune conditions. And its easy to test for what the immune system is reacting to (for example: www.melisa.org)
and when you take away the toxic source the condition improves along with the test results- as documented in the medical literature and by lots of medical lab tests.


Mercury & autoimmune conditions/MS
Prochazkova J, Sterzl I, Kucerova H, Bartova J, Stejskal VD; The beneficial effect of amalgam replacement on health in patients with autoimmunity. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2004 Jun;25(3):211-8.

Results of lymphocyte reactivity measured with MELISA indicate that in vitro reactivity after the replacement of dental amalgam decreased significantly to inorganic mercury, silver, organic mercury and lead. Out of 35 patients, 25 patients (71%) showed improvement of health. The remaining patients exhibited either unchanged health (6 patients, 17%) or worsening of symptoms (4 patients, 11%). The highest rate of improvement was observed in patients with multiple sclerosis, the lowest rate was noted in patients with eczema

Mutter J, Daschner F, et al, Amalgam risk assessment with coverage of references up to 2005] , Gesundheitswesen. 2005 Mar;67(3):204-16.

(Medline)
Abstract
Dental Amalgam contributes substantially to human mercury load. Mercury accumulates in some organs, particularly in the brain, where it can bind to protein more tightly than other heavy metals (e. g. lead, cadmium). Therefore, the elimination half time is assumed to be up to 1 - 18 years in the brain and bones. Mercury is assumed to be one of the most toxic non-radioactive elements. There are pointers to show that mercury vapour is more neurotoxic than methyl-mercury in fish. Review of recent literature suggests that mercury from dental amalgam may lead to nephrotoxicity, neurobehavioural changes, autoimmunity, oxidative stress, autism, skin and mucosa alterations or non-specific symptoms and complaints. The development of Alzheimer's disease or multiple sclerosis has also been linked to low-dose mercury exposure. There may be individual genetical or acquired susceptibilities for negative effects from dental amalgam. Mercury levels in the blood, urine or other biomarkers do not reflect the mercury load in critical organs. Some studies regarding dental amalgam reveal substantial methodical flaws. Removal of dental amalgam leads to permanent improvement of various chronic complaints in a relevant number of patients in various trials. Summing up, available data suggests that dental amalgam is an unsuitable material for medical, occupational and ecological reasons.