Here’s some data from the October 2009 Journal of Pediatrics:

– Numerous studies have suggested that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has increased in the U.S. dramatically in the past decades. The early 2000’s found 1 in every 166 have some form of autism, by 2008 it was 1 in every 151, and 2009 saw the ratio drop to 1 in every 99.

– Mercury is a “potent neurological toxin” and a danger to an unborn child’s developing brain, even in low doses of micrograms.

– Mercury is used to produce thousands of products including: High fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate, sweeteners & preservatives to enhance shelf life.

– In 2004 several member states of the European Union reported finding mercury concentrations in beverages, cereals, bakery ware, and sweeteners all which may contain high fructose corn sweeteners.

– Authors estimate that potential average daily total from high fructose corn syrup could be as high as 28.4 micrograms of mercury.

– Other sources of mercury are vaccinations (thiomersol) and dental amalgams.

– There are 20 million diagnosed cases of thyroid conditions nationally, with another 40 million sub-clinically present.

– Mercury is an endocrine disruptor as well, leading to heavy metal toxicity of the hormone system.

For more understanding see the book: “Diagnosis Mercury: Money, politics, and poison” by Jane Hightower, M.D.

In Health and Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips