Singer and Actress Janelle Monae reveals that she suffered from mercury poisoning after cutting meat from her diet. Being on a pescatarian diet, Monae ate lots of fish and seafood.
Janelle Monae Battled Mercury Poisoning
While being interviewed with The Cut, Monae announced her diagnosis. When asked about motherhood, Monae stated that she wants to find the right time in her career and be healthy enough to have a child. That’s when she explained the disease.
Mercury Poisoning Symptoms Include –
- Memory Problems
- Physical Tremors
- Numbness in the Body
- Difficulty Standing or Walking Straight
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Changes in Vision/Hearing/Speech
- Metallic Taste in One’s Mouth
Aside from the many symptoms that can come from mercury poisoning, it can also be fatal. Janelle said that while she was going through this crisis, she “could feel her mortaliy.”
Thankfully, Monae is now recovering.
Scheduled to be a part of a special performance, you can catch up with her during the 2020 Academy Awards. The show airs this Sunday, February 9th.
Additionally, watch out for her her upcoming horror movie, Antebellum, which comes out in April.
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