Your Brain on Botox: New Study Reveals Shocking Effects | Quick + Dirty

Jun 27, 2025

A groundbreaking study reveals that Botox could travel to the brain, prompting inflammation and neuron damage. The discussion delves into the troubling connection between Botox and increased Alzheimer’s risk. Listeners learn about the neurotoxic impacts of various neuromodulators and the activation of microglial cells. The podcast emphasizes the need for caution regarding cosmetic treatments and their potential long-term consequences on brain health and memory. Personal stories underscore the importance of patient experiences in assessing treatment safety.

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ANECDOTE

Tyna's Personal Botox Experience

Tyna Moore shares her decades-long personal use of Dysport and observes potential risks.
She notes others experiencing delayed autoimmune or allergic reactions after years of Botox use.

INSIGHT

Botox Travels to Brain and Triggers Damage

Botox can travel from injection sites to the brain via nerves, triggering inflammation and synaptic damage.
This process mimics early Alzheimer's mechanisms, including tau protein buildup and neurodegeneration.

INSIGHT

Microglial Activation Is Permanent

Activated microglial cells in the brain remain on permanently, causing chronic inflammation.
This activation drives persistent pain and central sensitization, especially worsening with hormone changes in women.

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EP. 219: This one shook me. A brand new 2024 study in Advanced Science shows that botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin, can travel to the brain, trigger inflammation, damage synapses, and create changes that closely resemble early Alzheimer's. In this episode, I break down what the researchers found, how it connects to microglial activation, chronic pain, memory, and hormone shifts.

Topics Discussed:

→ Can Botox travel to your brain?

→ Does Botox increase your risk of Alzheimer’s?

→ What does Botox do to brain cells?

→ Is microglial activation linked to Botox use?

→ Are neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin safe long-term?

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On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:05:23 - The brain & your immune system

→ 00:07:24 - The microglial system

→ 00:09:29 - Study breakdown and findings

→ 00:14:25 - Different forms of botox & side effects

Show Links:

→ Botulinum Neurotoxin Induces Neurotoxic Microglia Mediated by Exogenous Inflammatory Responses

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→ EP. 185 | 10 Health Trends We Are Ditching in 2025 | Solo

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