Mercury in vaccines causes cellular mitochondria to suffocate and die

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 by: Amy Goodrich
Tags: mercury, vaccines, mitochondrial damage

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(NaturalNews) Mitochondrial damage is known to play a key role in a wide range of disorders, including schizophrenia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, migraine, strokes, chronic fatigue syndrome and autism. Only recently it has been discovered that most mitochondrial damage is actually caused by our physicians and conventional treatments.

"Many of these disorders ... are actually caused by prescription drugs, vaccines and/or other toxic chemicals that are poisoning the mitochondria in our brains, nerves, muscles and other organs. Thus we are being afflicted by preventable, iatrogenic- or industry-caused diseases. Both realities are taboo subjects in the current era of mind-control by America's powerful, profit-motivated, multinational corporations in BigPharma, BigChemical, BigMedicine, BigMedia, BigFood and BigAgribusiness industries. That pervasive group prefers our ignorance, and each of them spends unlimited amounts of money to ensure it," states Gary G. Kohls, a family practitioner, who specializes in holistic and preventive mental health care.

So, the one thing promoted to protect our children and ourselves from dreadful diseases, may actually be doing just the opposite.

Importance of mitochondria

Mitochondria can be seen as the power plants of our cells. They provide 90 percent of all energy (ATP) needed to sustain life. Damage to these organelles reduces the ability to produce this vital energy and can be debilitating and potentially fatal. When the mitochondria are not working properly, cells begin to suffocate and slowly die, until eventually whole organ systems start to fail.

Medication-induced mitochondrial damage

Studies are pointing in the direction that many mitochondrial dysfunctions are medication-induced. However, mitochondrial toxicity testing is still not required by the FDA for new drug approval.

Medications such as barbiturates, many psychotropic medications and paracetamol (active ingredient in Tylenol), are all known to cause mitochondrial and tissue damage. However, despite all the evidence, the FDA and other institutions do not see the need to take these out of production.

Mercury containing vaccines

Thimerosal – a preservative widely used in vaccines, skin tests, tattoo ink and nasal products – generates ethylmercury, which has been found to inhibit mitochondrial energy (ATP) production and increase the formation of free radicals known to damage the mitochondrial DNA, too.

Every year, thousands of flu shots are given to pregnant woman and their babies (with their fragile immune systems and developing brains). While the evidence is clear, the CDC, AAP, pediatricians, doctors and reporters keep on telling us that we shouldn't fear the toxic effects of mercury-containing vaccines. But scientific papers tell a different story.

The thimerosal – autism link

Perhaps one of the most researched topics on this subject is the link between the thimerosal used in vaccines and the development of autism. Researchers have found that cells which are hypersensitive to thimerosal also have higher levels of oxidative stress markers, protein carbonyls and oxidant generation. This indicates that people with mild mitochondrial defects may be highly susceptible to mitochondrial specific toxins like thimerosal.

While more research is definitely needed in this field, a paper published in Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry concluded that a lot of supporting scientific literature exists, showing the impact of mercury on the nervous system and mitochondria, and the plausibility of its causing autism.

Another paper, published in the Journal of Neurochemical Research, found a strong link between thimerosal and neurotoxic effects in animals. Mercury accumulates in the brain and interferes with the neurological development of the brain. The authors state that the amount of mercury in just one vaccine is enough to impact brain health.

Therefore, many countries are banning, or asking for a ban, on the use of thimerosal as a preservative in vaccines and other applications.

Sources for this article include:

Hindawi.com

GlobalResearch.ca

Psychrights.org

Homeoint.ru

MomsAgainstMercury.org

Hindawi.com