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Invisible Threats to the Brain: How Common Foods May Accelerate Dementia

Invisible Threats to the Brain: How Common Foods May Accelerate Dementia

Epoch Times23-06-2025
The foods we consume daily could be silently sabotaging our brain health. Microplastics, heavy metals, and toxins—present not only in seafood but in ultra-processed foods and even health products—pose growing risks, with links to cognitive decline and dementia. In this article, we explore how these hidden dangers are entering our bodies and what steps we can take to reduce the risks.
Microplastics: Most Abundant in Our Brain
Microplastics are silently invading our bodies—especially the brain—through our daily diet. 'Once too much of it accumulates in the brain, the risk of dementia will increase,' said Zhao Mingwei, a certified toxicologist with the American Society of Toxicology, during a recent appearance on NTDTV's 'Health 1+1' program.
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