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The range of potential symptoms coming from the over-accumulation of mercury is quite large, so the following is not an exhaustive list (3): Tremors Emotional changes (such as mood swings, irritability, nervousness, excessive shyness) Insomnia Neuromuscular changes (such as weakness, muscle atrophy, twitching) Headaches Disturbances in sensations Changes in nerve responses and/or Poor performance on tests of mental function Loss of peripheral vision Pins and needles feelings, usually in the hands, feet, and around the mouth Lack of coordination of movements Impairment of speech, hearing, walking, and/or Muscle weakness It is also noted that Higher exposures may also cause kidney effects, respiratory failure and death (3)
Glutathione supports mitochondrial function, which helps produce cellular energy
In summary, taking a cysteine supplement is of little use to increase glutathione because our body tightly regulates both the storage and production of cysteine and any excess we consume is broken down into more stable by-products
Read on to learn about the health benefits, limitations, and possible side effects of glutathione supplements
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