Toxicant Exposure and Bioaccumulation: A Common and Potentially Reversible Cause of Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia
Joint Authors
Genuis, Stephen J.
Kelln, Kasie L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Juxtaposed alongside the ongoing rise in the incidence and prevalence of dementia, is the surge of recent research confirming widespread exposure and bioaccumulation of chemical toxicants.
Evidence from sources such as the Centers for Disease Control reveals that most people have accrued varying degrees of assorted toxic pollutants including heavy metals, flame retardants, and pesticide residues within their bodies.
It has been well established that many of these toxicants have neurodegenerative as well as neurodevelopmental impact as a result of various pathophysiologic mechanisms including neuronal mitochondrial toxicity and disruption of neurotransmitter regulation.
Elimination of stockpiled toxicants from the body may diminish adverse toxicant impact on human biology and allow restoration of normal physiological function.
Incorporating a review of medical literature on toxicant exposure and dementia with a case history of a lead-exposed individual diagnosed with dementia, this paper will discuss a much overlooked and potentially widespread cause of declining brain function and dementia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Genuis, Stephen J.& Kelln, Kasie L.. 2015. Toxicant Exposure and Bioaccumulation: A Common and Potentially Reversible Cause of Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia. Behavioural Neurology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057559
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Genuis, Stephen J.& Kelln, Kasie L.. Toxicant Exposure and Bioaccumulation: A Common and Potentially Reversible Cause of Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia. Behavioural Neurology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057559
American Medical Association (AMA)
Genuis, Stephen J.& Kelln, Kasie L.. Toxicant Exposure and Bioaccumulation: A Common and Potentially Reversible Cause of Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia. Behavioural Neurology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057559
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1057559