If tattoos do (typically) contain mercury as part of their solution, this begs the question: has there been any evidence of tattooed individuals suffering from mercury symptoms and, if so, can their mercury symptoms be directly linked with their tattoos? I'm having a hard time finding detailed information on the topic. Most web site searched only yield "Mercury is in tattoos". OK, well if so, how much? Also, can having tattoos removed improve one's mercury conditions or is it likely that whatever mercury existed in the initial application has already gone into the body? Do you think any risidual mercury exists in someone who has a tattoo applied several years (or more)ago?

Hi egan, I have two tattoos since 2001. I think the mercury that is used in them is thimerosol preservative used for a cost effective preservative.

It's probably the same as is used in vaccines.


I dont recall any immediate symptoms after the tatoos, but that year and the following years I did get Gout and Shingles.

If I had to do it over again -- I woud not have gotten the tattoos-- just because I see how beautiful natural skin is without some ink blobs that look like a multi-colored birthmark on you.

I have known/worked with people who has no amalgams but exibited numerous severe mercury symptoms. I later found that they nearly always had tattoos.

I believe that tattoos are being promoted heavily in the media today to counter the fact the so many people are finding out about mercury in amalgams and vaccines. In fact, the media is now producing programs "glorifying" tattoos?shows are completely dedicated to them implying how "hip" they are.

I've always intuitively disliked tattoos and never had any. I also never liked or had jewelry or even a watch (except for about a year).

Another amazing artifact of the times we live in.