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The Impact of Toxins on Parkinson's Disease
This chapter explores the role of toxins such as misfolded proteins, environmental chemicals, and pollutants in causing dysfunction in dopamine-producing nerve cells of the substantia nigra, leading to the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding exposure to toxicants related to the disease and provides recommendations on reducing such exposures through actions like buying organic produce, using water filters, and monitoring air quality. The chapter also discusses the historical context of high air pollution levels during the Industrial Revolution and the significant increase in Parkinson's cases attributed to environmental factors rather than genetics or aging.