Question 1

what's a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Botox: Anything taken internally that rusults in nerve or brain dysfunction is by definition a neurotoxin.  One example is botox.  This temporarily blocks small nerve endings to facial muscles which gets rid of rinkles.  Lead is another example.  Lead based paints have been banned do to the potential for children to have brain damage from inadvertant oral intake.

Question 2

is bug repellant really a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Some of them are: Yes, some bug repellents are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and cause increases in acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter) causing overstimulation of the bug's nervous system and death. These compounds can also be toxic to people with over exposure.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: neurotoxin?

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Kills nerves: Neurotoxins are exactly that- toxic to nerves in the central and peripheral nervous system. Snake venom does this and stops breathing as the chest muscles become paralysed.

Question 4

what is a neurotoxin, and where are they coming from?

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Many types : A neurotoxin is any compound that causes dysfunction or death of nerve cells. Neurotoxins range from elements such as lead which affects the function of certain enzymes, to botulinum toxin that paralyzes muscles to acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (in insecticides) that overstimulate the nervous system. The amount of the compound also matters e.g. Botox can be used medically or can kill you.

Question 5

what is a  foodborne disease that involves a neurotoxin?

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Botulism: Botulism which results in severe abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, swallowing trouble, difficulty breathing and even death. The problem occurs when the bacteria clostridium is ingested from contaminated canned foods or through open wounds often from the soil.

Question 6

could neurotoxins impede or inhibit intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Unknown.: Neurotoxins keep neurons from functioning normally. This can result in your brain and nervous system not working as well as it could.

Question 7

is dmso  a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Low toxicity: Dmso can be toxic at high doses. The compound is useful clinically as a topical treatment for diseases such as arthritis and it has also been used internally for problems like interstitial cystitis.  The chemical is readily absorbed into tissue which can result in high levels rapidly and other chemicals can more easily enter tissue when applying dmso.

Question 8

is it true that sulfur is a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

What form?: Pure sulfur may be but that form is not consumable. Sulfa is a common element in many drugs and is not neuro toxic.

Question 9

which fish have the lowest levels of neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Non-predatory fish: Wild salmon, lake trout, halibut, sardines, and herring tend to be low in all contaminants.

Question 10

is oregano oil a type of neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Oregano oil: There are no neurotoxins in oregano oil.  It would not be good to place any oil on a nerve but there is no worry to using oregano oil unless you have an allergy.  This does not come from the cooking oregano.  Chronic use should be supplemented with iron because it reduces the bodies ability to absorb iron.  Pregnant women should avoid use.  See your doctor about any other questions.

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