The speculations that contraband sugar contains mercury has left many Kenyans disturbed. Some have resorted to taking alternative drinks in order to avoid different health side effects. Before you complain about illegal traders selling sugar allegedly containing mercury, you should know what it can do to your body. Several studies have proven that mercury has no value to your body. The effects of the compound are not always the same.
They tend to vary depending on the level of exposure as well as form. There are different side effects of high levels of mercury including psychotic reactions, hallucinations, and delirium.
In certain cases, mercury intake can cause one to develop suicidal tendencies over time. Whenever mercury finds its ways into your body, it goes into different parts including kidneys, blood, spleen, brain, liver, bones and fatty tissues where is normally stored. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are at a higher risk when they consume food containing mercury.
It has also been proven that mercury affects an individual’s neural tabs hence making him or her less sensitive. The good news is that the low levels of mercury are not harmful to your body hence there is no reason to panic if you realize you have taken the same without your knowledge.