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What are the problems of mercury(element) that can cause allergic reaction to our body?what are the symptoms?what are the causes and effect?
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Heavy metal: Mercury does not cause an allergy it is a heavy metal that is highly toxic to the body particularly the brain and nerves. Ideally you should be exposed to almost none. Sources of mercury in very small amounts can include preservatives and vaccines.
Answered 10/3/2016
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