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Mercury

Heavy Metals

Mercury

A heavy metal element that is toxic to humans. Not used as a food ingredient. Exposure mainly occurs through contaminated fish, occupational hazards, or environmental pollution. Known to cause neurotoxicity and other systemic effects.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Dec 1, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
0.02 mg/L
Health guideline
0.000002 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
1000 mcg
Health guideline
0.7 mcg

Risks

Neurotoxicity, kidney damage, cognitive impairment, developmental toxicity, carcinogenic potential

Benefits

None