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Topic started on 3-12-2008 @ 12:43 PM by budski
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FDA Reluctantly Admits Mercury Fillings Have Neurotoxic Effects on Children
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 For the first time, the FDA has issued a warning that the mercury contained in silver dental fillings may pose neurological risks to children
and pregnant women.
"Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses," reads a statement that
has been added to the agency's Web site. "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury
exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with
their health practitioner."
The warning was one of the conditions that the FDA agreed to in settling a lawsuit filed by several consumer health groups.
"Gone, gone, gone are all of FDA's claims that no science exists that amalgam is unsafe," said Charles Brown, a lawyer for Consumers for Dental
Choice, one of the plaintiffs.
"It's a watershed moment," said Michael Bender of the Mercury Policy Project, another plaintiff.
Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin that can cause cognitive and developmental problems, especially in fetuses and children. It can also cause brain
and kidney damage in adults. (visit the link for the full news article)
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reply posted on 3-12-2008 @ 12:43 PM by budski
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So the FDA has finally come out and said what many people have been saying for years.
The trouble is, if they are saying this, there is a possibility that mercury is much more toxic than they are letting on, and may in fact be a danger
to everyone.
This probably won't get much MSM coverage, but I would urge everyone who reads this to spread the word, and stop them poisoning us all.
The other question that springs to mind is why have they taken so long to say this?
It's not like they haven't been conducting "studies"
Is it?
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(visit the link for the full news article)
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reply posted on 3-12-2008 @ 01:13 PM by Maxmars
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Nice catch Budski!
The sad part is that this entire debate has been sidelined and ignored by the FDA until now.
I wonder if liability had any reason to do with the 'concession' that amalgam is dangerous to developing humans.
Perhaps there is some well-hidden statistical data showing something more alarming than just a few 'sensitive' individuals being 'moderately'
affected?
Hopefully this will catch the public's eyes, but I doubt that is in the corporate communities interest; especially since they use mercury in many
other applications besides dental work.
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reply posted on 3-12-2008 @ 01:18 PM by CeltAngel
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Who actually wants to get sued? It's cheaper to squash a story than to pay out to everyone who would (rightfully) sue. I'll tell you, though, they
are certainly not advertising this notice on the FDA web site. I've been searching all over it trying to find the warning with no luck.
Remember when they announced that the half life of mercury in vaccines was 3.7 days?
( Here is a link to an article
referencing the study). Budski, based on the wording in the article, I'd wager that, if pressed, the FDA would say that they don't really believe
that mercury is an issue, but they truly only posted the warning because of the lawsuit.
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reply posted on 3-12-2008 @ 01:20 PM by budski
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reply to post by Maxmars
A very interesting phrase from the article in Natural News:
In 2002, the FDA began a regulatory review of amalgam that was expected to be complete within a few years. In 2006, with the review still
incomplete, an independent FDA advisory panel of doctors and dentists rejected the agency's position that there is no reason for concern about the
use of amalgam. While the panel agreed that the majority of people receiving such fillings would not be harmed, panel members expressed concern for
the health of certain sensitive populations, including children under the age of six.
The panel recommended that the FDA conduct further studies on the risks to children from dental amalgam, and that it consider a policy of informed
consent for children and pregnant: that is, warning those groups of the risks associated with the fillings before installing them.
Part of the lawsuit centered on the FDA's failure to respond to these recommendations in a timely fashion.
"This is your classic failure to act," federal judge Ellen Segal Huvelle told the agency.
As part of the lawsuit settlement, the FDA must reach a final decision on the regulation of amalgam by July 28, 2009.
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It makes one wonder how many other instances of "failure to act" there have been.
My guess would be a lot.
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reply posted on 3-12-2008 @ 04:08 PM by budski
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Millions of people have received amalgam fillings, although their popularity has dropped off in recent years. Currently, only 30 percent of dental
fillings contain mercury - the rest are tooth-colored resin composites made from glass, cement and porcelain. These alternative fillings are more
expensive and less durable than amalgam, however.
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I have always wondered why mercury fillings have been pushed so much.
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reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 08:18 AM by FatherLukeDuke
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I'd be really interested to see what this statement is based on:
"Gone, gone, gone are all of FDA's claims that no science exists that amalgam is unsafe,"
All the big studies, from all over the world, have found amalgam to be perfectly safe - it's not like nobody has looked into it.
What new science has come to light that put's it's safety in doubt?
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reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 08:58 AM by budski
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Kindly read ALL of the OP.
The statement regarding neurotoxicity in some comes from the FDA's own site.
Also, perhaps you'd like to cite the studies which state that it is perfectly harmless to ALL people.
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reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 09:18 AM by RogerT
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Originally posted by FatherLukeDuke
All the big studies, from all over the world, have found amalgam to be perfectly safe - it's not like nobody has looked into it.
Wow, that's quite a bizarre statement. I'd like to see some evidence to back that up as I was under quite the opposite impression. I thought the AMA
was the last bastion of pro amalgam PR.
I had my mercury fillings removed over a decade ago in the UK, and it wasn't considered all that strange back then. I've lived in several countries,
and some countries the dentists look shocked if you suggest amalgam as a valid material for fillings.
Anyone considering removal, beware. You can poison yourself far worse by removing them than leaving them in if the dentist doesn't know what they are
doing. Make sure you get an independent air supply through the nose and don't breath through the mouth as the dentist is drilling -> releases mercury
vapor which goes straight to the brain (or that's what I was told).
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reply posted on 4-12-2008 @ 09:28 AM by observer
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While this is an intriguing article it fails to point to any actual FDA links or documents that they are saying amalgams are dangerous. Without
providing anything other than sentences with quote marks around them as a source I question the validity of the article itself.
I would also like to add that to the best of my research and discussions with my uncle (who is a dentist) this whole argument is wrong.
My 2 cents.
Obs out
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reply posted on 5-12-2008 @ 06:13 PM by Mean Red Spider
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It's taken the FDA this long, I wonder what else they are wrong on. Probably a lot.
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reply posted on 5-12-2008 @ 06:45 PM by Question
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When I was 12-14 years old and living in south america. We were all taught in biology/science class, that Mercury was dangerous, you don't swallow it
etc. etc.
Now, if I knew at 12-14 years of age, that mercury was dangerous... how is it that this high paid "professionals" didn't know this? Are you telling
me that 14 year old children know more than these FDA "professionals" about the dangers of mercury?
Ugh! Honest to god, I'm starting to think that we're gonna need to do some good old fashioned vigilantism, coupled with an angry torch wielding mob
rush.
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reply posted on 5-12-2008 @ 09:43 PM by ragnarak
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Originally posted by FatherLukeDuke
I'd be really interested to see what this statement is based on:
"Gone, gone, gone are all of FDA's claims that no science exists that amalgam is unsafe,"
All the big studies, from all over the world, have found amalgam to be perfectly safe - it's not like nobody has looked into it.
What new science has come to light that put's it's safety in doubt?
Huh, all over the world? Didn't the article just say some countries have limited/ban its use? The article also states that it's known that mercury
vaporizes with stimulation. (FACT) Yeah... inhaling mercury, not so safe. Mad hatter ring a bell?
While this is an intriguing article it fails to point to any actual FDA links or documents that they are saying amalgams are dangerous. Without
providing anything other than sentences with quote marks around them as a source I question the validity of the article itself.
I would also like to add that to the best of my research and discussions with my uncle (who is a dentist) this whole argument is wrong.
My 2 cents.
Obs out
Normally in lawsuits, one would have to have proof to have a case. Also the fact the FDA settled it means they knew they couldn't stand up to
scrutiny under the information the plaintiffs provided.
I am not sure what you both are trying to say... that putting mercury, a known toxic substance, in your mouth is somehow safe? The fact anyone would
believe that is just boggling to the mind. What's next, cigarettes are good for you?
Watching this video of mercury spewing from a filling as vapor, plus the numerous reports of being unsafe, I wouldn't want that in my mouth.
iaomt.org...
The FDA took their sweet time admitting Mexican peppers were unsafe and that the Chinese imports of milk products were tainted with with Melamine.
With that recent track record, I have no clue why you people would believe them still. If you still think they trying to protect the public, then I
kind of feel sorry for you.
[edit on 5-12-2008 by ragnarak]
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