Neurotoxins Flashcards
Damage neurons and weaken the ability to produce energy:
Neurotoxins
“The body has to make extra _____ to get rid of toxins”:
Energy
Major cause of food cravings:
Toxins
Body’s natural detox pathways:
Kidneys and Liver
The leading cause of mitochondrial dysfunction:
Toxins
Most common heavy metals:
Mercury and Lead
Are stored in fat:
Heavy metals
Mitochondria’s main antioxidant:
Glutathione
Trans Fats, Dairy Products, Gluten and Vegetable oils
Food offenders
Mold toxin found in high-polyphenol foods:
Ochratoxin A
96% of these contain at least 10 types of mycotoxins:
Cereals and grains
“All nuts, especially _________ are sources of mold toxins”:
Peanuts
Mos common corn fungus:
Fusarium
MSG can cause:
Excitotoxicity
Sushi condiment fermented with aspergillus:
Soy sauce