Secondary outcomes included diagnoses of depression, mood disorder, insomnia, broadly defined cognitive deficits, nerve disorders, peripheral neuropathy, and substance-related disorders
Mercury can also directly accelerate the oxidative destruction of cell membranes and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles as well as bind to and inactivate the cellular antioxidants N-acetyl cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, and glutathione
The mechanism involves AMPK activation the same cellular energy-sensing pathway metformin uses
It does not cause irritation, photosensitivity, or barrier disruption
Harony-Nicolas H, Kay M, Hoffman J, Klein M, Bozdagi-Gunal O, Riad M et al
Lasting results require lifestyle change, including nutrition, activity and behavior modification