Parkinson’s disease’s hidden cause

Parkinson’s disease is often thought to have genetic causes, but a growing number of studies counter that belief.

A new study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials reveals a hidden underlying cause of Parkinson’s that’s quite terrifying.

Apparently, there are Parkinson’s triggers all around us, just waiting for an opportunity to make us sick. You absolutely must avoid these triggers at all costs.

Microplastics are everywhere — in oceans, soil, the food chain, and even the air we breathe. They come from tiny particles from food containers, water bottles, plastic bags, and anything else made of plastic.

Scientists have long been concerned about their impact on health, but this study is among the first to show their potential role in damaging brain cells linked to Parkinson’s disease.

To uncover how microplastics might influence brain health, researchers conducted two studies:

1. Animal Study: Mice and worms were exposed to small doses of microplastics over time, simulating regular human intake.

2. Human Survey: Participants reported their plastic usage, including disposable food containers. They also asked about health issues such as intestinal symptoms.

Key Findings
  In animals:

• Gut Damage: Microplastics harmed intestinal linings, triggering inflammation and oxidative stress.

• Immune System Stress: This damage disrupts the immune system, worsening inflammation.

• Brain Effects: Even without entering the brain, microplastics cause neuroinflammation, harming dopamine neurons—the same cells affected in Parkinson’s.

• Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms: Animals developed movement issues similar to Parkinson’s disease, even at low microplastic doses.

  In humans:

• Gut Inflammation: Frequent use of disposable plastic tableware is correlated with intestinal inflammation.

• Heating Plastics: Improper plastic use, like heating, was a major source of exposure to harmful microplastics.

Microplastics don’t need to reach your brain to cause damage. They act through your gut, setting off a chain reaction of inflammation and stress that ultimately harms the nervous system and brain.

While microplastics are unavoidable in some foods, you can take steps to minimize exposure:

1. Cut Back on Disposable Plastics: Avoid single-use plastic containers, utensils, and bottles.

2. Avoid Heating Plastics: Never microwave food in plastic or pour hot liquids into plastic containers.

3. Filter Your Water: Install a high-quality water filter to reduce microplastics in tap water.

4. Choose Alternatives: Opt for glass, stainless steel, or ceramic food storage and drinkware.

Every small change helps reduce exposure to microplastics and protect your brain health.

Maybe most important finding of this study are that Parkinson’s disease is caused by lifestyle factors - including exposure to chemicals.

This is no news to me. I’ve helped hundreds of people to halt, even reverse their Parkinson’s disease by making a few simple diet and lifestyle changes explained here…