One of the most widely known recommendations for women while pregnant is to avoid eating fish due to the mercury content. But what about amalgam fillings? Today's question is posed by Emily, a concerned mother who wants to know if her breast milk is safe for her baby to drink because of the metal fillings she has. Join us to find out why Dr. B has both a short and a long answer to today's question, and why he believes that it is safe for Emily to be breastfeeding. We hear all about the forms of mercury that are present in our environment, and which are the most dangerous to our health. Dr. B explains why he doesn't use metal fillings anymore, and why getting them removed during pregnancy or breastfeeding is an absolute no-no. We also hear a list of things that contain mercury that we can absorb and the test that Dr. B recommends to quantify your mercury levels. For all this, and so much more, tune in today!
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Eat, Sleep, Breathe Oral Health: Why your mouth matters
A Link to an Article on Dr. B's Favorite Filling
Links to Studies on Mercury in Breast Milk
Mercury and Lead During Breast-feeding
2017 Paper on The Replacement of Amalgam Fillings Increasing the Transfer of Mercury to Baby
SMART Member Listings on the IAOMT
Mercury Tri-Test and Blood Metals Panel
Mercury Fillings Dangers, Who Is At Risk & Removal Checklist
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