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The Microplastic Concerns Elevate—To the Brain

Ground Truths • 13384 implied HN points • 03 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Environmental health Toxicology Nutrition Health Impact
  1. Microplastics are accumulating in the brain and other organs, with much higher levels found in people with dementia. This is raising alarms about their possible effects on health.
  2. Studies have shown that microplastics can affect blood flow in the brain, leading to issues like blood clots. This suggests they could contribute to neurological problems.
  3. To reduce exposure to microplastics, people can avoid plastic packaging and heating plastic items. There's also a need for broader action to cut down plastic production overall.

SNT: Frequently asked questions.

Gordian Knot News • 95 implied HN points • 02 Mar 25
🔬 Science Health Biology Toxicology Radiation Engineering
  1. The SNT model divides radiation exposure into daily doses for better tracking of cancer risk. This helps in understanding how each day's exposure can affect long-term health.
  2. SNT is considered conservative in its estimates, as it tends to predict higher cancer risks compared to other models. This is seen as useful for safety regulations.
  3. There is resistance to SNT in the scientific community, with many experts favoring a different model called LNT. This makes it challenging to implement a new standard for evaluating radiation risks.

What do you think of my solution for the microplastics issue?

Trevor Klee’s Newsletter • 223 implied HN points • 23 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Public Health Food Safety Environmental health Toxicology
  1. Microplastics are everywhere, including in our food and water. It's hard to completely avoid them.
  2. Plasticizers, which make plastics soft, might be harmful to our health.
  3. A new idea is being explored to create a food-safe supplement that could help remove plasticizers from the body.

It’s Not Just Red Dye No. 3. It’s All Our Stuff.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3909 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Food Safety Public Health Regulation Consumer Rights Toxicology
  1. The FDA recently banned Red Dye No. 3 due to concerns about its link to thyroid cancer in animals. It's a small victory, but there are many other potentially harmful additives still being used.
  2. Red Dye No. 3 will likely be replaced by Red Dye No. 40, which also has warnings about its effects on children in Europe. This shows that simply switching one dye for another isn't a true solution.
  3. There is a growing concern that synthetic dyes are just a small part of a larger problem with harmful chemicals in our food and products. It's important for consumers to demand safer options.

Glyphosate - Drying Agent and Herbicide for Soy and Wheat and its Potential Health Impacts

Molecular Spectacular • 168 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Toxicology Environmental health Public Health Agriculture Food Safety
  1. Glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been linked to health risks like increased cancer risk and endocrine disruption. Many studies suggest a troubling connection between glyphosate levels in humans and serious health issues.
  2. Soy protein consumption is strongly connected to higher levels of glyphosate's byproduct, AMPA, in urine. This indicates that what we eat can affect how much of these chemicals we accumulate in our bodies.
  3. There are hints that glyphosate might disrupt gut health, which could impact digestion of gluten. This might be related to rising gluten allergies, especially in sensitive populations like infants.
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Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1277 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Toxicology COVID vaccines Pharmaceutical industry
  1. Dr. Yeadon points out potential toxicity mechanisms in COVID vaccines based on his toxicology expertise and industry experience.
  2. Different mechanisms of toxicity in COVID vaccines were identified, which wouldn't be overlooked in typical drug development processes.
  3. Open letter to the European Medicines Agency highlighted concerns about potential harms from mass vaccine administration, with subsequent validations.

Low Level Chronic Glyphosate Harms in Fetal Development and Reproductive Toxicity

Who is Robert Malone • 16 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Environmental health Toxicology Reproductive Health
  1. Low levels of glyphosate, a common herbicide, may harm fetal development and reproductive health. This means that people trying to conceive or expecting a baby should be cautious about glyphosate exposure.
  2. Glyphosate is found in many processed foods and conventional crops, increasing the chances of consuming it without knowing. Choosing organic foods can help reduce exposure to this chemical.
  3. There is growing scientific evidence linking glyphosate to various health issues, including reproductive harm. This highlights the importance of awareness about the potential dangers of everyday food choices.

Phthalates, Toxic Plastic Additives, are Everywhere: What’s the Acceptable Limit?

Molecular Spectacular • 43 HN points • 23 May 24
🏥 Health Politics Toxicology Public Health Food Safety Consumer Protection
  1. Phthalates are harmful chemicals used in many plastics and can end up in our food. They are found in everyday items like toys, shower curtains, and even cosmetics.
  2. Health experts warn that phthalates can disrupt our body's hormones, leading to various health issues, especially for children. This includes risks to their growth, metabolism, and reproductive health.
  3. Even though we're not consistently above the safe limits for phthalate consumption, studies show we're getting close. It's important to be aware of our daily exposure to these chemicals.

Does Reverse Osmosis Filtered Water Require Remineralization?

Molecular Spectacular • 2 HN points • 29 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Public Health Environmental health Toxicology
  1. Drinking water that is too pure, like reverse osmosis water, can lead to mineral deficiencies. It can wash away essential minerals in your body, which might cause health problems over time.
  2. It's best to remineralize reverse osmosis water before drinking. This means adding back healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium that the filtering process removes.
  3. If local water sources are contaminated, using reverse osmosis water might be safer, but it's still important to remineralize it to ensure you're getting the necessary nutrients.

Can We Filter PFAS Forever Chemicals from Water?

Molecular Spectacular • 3 HN points • 11 Aug 24
🔬 Science Chemistry Environmental Toxicology Public Health
  1. PFAS are harmful chemicals that can stay in our bodies and the environment for a long time. There are two types: long-chain and short-chain, both of which are linked to health risks.
  2. Filtering PFAS from water is challenging because existing methods can't completely remove these chemicals, especially the short-chain ones. Currently, a combination of techniques is often needed to get better results.
  3. The EPA has set strict limits for PFAS levels in drinking water, but many water systems still exceed these limits. This highlights the urgent need for effective filtration solutions.

What Can Modern Toxicology Tell Us About Food Toxins and Food Intolerances?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Toxicology Food Nutrition Genetics Immunity
  1. Modern toxicology distinguishes between intrinsic and idiosyncratic adverse reactions to drugs, showing how some drugs are toxic in high doses for everyone, while others like acetaminophen can become toxic based on individual susceptibility.
  2. Food toxicities and intolerances also involve intrinsic toxicity of foods and individual susceptibility factors like nutritional status, intestinal flora, genes, and immunological reactions.
  3. Factors affecting food toxicity include proper food preparation, genetic variations, intestinal flora, nutrient status, and immunological responses - all of which impact the toxicity of various foods.