Things Worth Noting
Junk food and ultra-processed foods wreak havoc on brain health by triggering neuroinflammation, dulling dopamine receptors, and weakening the hippocampus. High in sugars, fats, and salts, these foods spark brain inflammation through overactive immune cells, disrupt the gut-brain axis, and raise risks of brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive decline. They hijack the reward system, causing […]
Mold, a fungus thriving in damp areas, releases spores and mVOCs that trigger immune responses when inhaled. The immune system detects mold via receptors like Dectin-1, prompting neutrophils and mast cells to release histamine, cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-alpha), and leukotrienes, causing inflammation. This leads to allergies, asthma, sneezing, itchy eyes, and sinus issues. Mycotoxins like gliotoxin […]