Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution have been discovered in human brains in “abundant” quantities, a newly published study reveals.
* The detection of the particles, in brain tissue from 37 people, raises concerns because recent research has suggested links between these magnetite particles and Alzheimer’s disease, while air pollution has been shown to significantly increase the risk of the disease. However, the new work is still a long way from proving that the air pollution particles cause or exacerbate Alzheimer’s. That is why it is pertinent for the governments of all the nations across the globe to take a firm decision regarding reducing pollution. Governments can take measures like encouraging the manufacturing and production of electric vehicles. Additionally, governments can also mandate the use of clean fuels similar to LPF, Biogas, and ethanol. The truth is, if the pollution outdoors is reduced to a certain extent, then indoor pollution can also be lowered. That said, house owners can also show their active participation in the battle against indoor pollution. They can keep their houses pollution-free by adopting more houseplants. Houseplants like Chrysanthemums are known to be ranked the highest for air purification. They happen to eliminate common toxins as well as ammonia. Besides this, clean HVAC systems like air conditioners can also ensure better indoor air quality. The dirty ducts of an air conditioner could prove to be the most fertile breeding ground for bacteria and allergens. However, when the ducts are cleaned thoroughly with the help of experts who can be available at firms like DUCTZ of Raleigh, the pollutants and allergens seem to disappear in a blink of an eye.
*”Magnetite in the brain is not something you want to have because it is particularly toxic there,” explaining that the substance can create reactive oxygen species called free radicals. “Oxidative cell damage is one of the hallmark features of Alzheimer’s disease, and this is why the presence of magnetite is so potentially significant, because it is so bioreactive.”
* Abnormal accumulation of brain metals is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease and a recent study showed that magnetite was directly associated with the damage seen in Alzheimer’s brains. Magnetite particles are known to form biologically in human brains, but these are small and crystal-shaped, unlike the larger, spherical particles that dominated the samples in the new study.
* There are more practical ways to lower your chances of developing dementia such as regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and avoiding smoking.”
