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Medical Medium Podcast

042 Blood Brain Barrier: Gets Penetrated

Feb 8, 2024
Explore the surprising ways toxins cross the Blood Brain Barrier, from gas fumes to pharmaceuticals. Learn about the dangers of heavy metals and industrial toxins infiltrating our brains. Discover how viruses and neurotoxins can breach the barrier, affecting overall health and well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Blood Brain Barrier struggles to defend against the vast range of toxic substances in our environment, including toxins from pharmaceuticals and heavy metals.
  • Viruses and pathogens like Epstein-Barr can breach the Blood Brain Barrier, impacting brain health and complicating chronic illnesses.

Deep dives

The Blood Brain Barrier Limitations

The blood brain barrier has limitations and vulnerabilities, designed to deal with small substances but not equipped to handle the vast array of poisons and toxins present in our environment due to industrialization and technological advancements. Our human body's exposure levels surpass what the blood brain barrier was prepared for, leading to concerns about its effectiveness against various pollutants and the implications of toxic substances breaching this barrier in light of the lack of comprehensive monitoring of environmental toxins.

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