New York Post
I’m a neurologist — 3 foods I won’t eat because they could give you neurotoxins…
In a viral TikTok, a neurologist reveals three foods that he tries to avoid because they may harbor toxins and nasty bugs.
153
18k
3k
300k
Neurologist Reveals 3 Foods He Avoids for Brain Health
A leading neurologist, Dr. Bing, has shared crucial insights into food safety, identifying three specific food categories he personally avoids due to their potential severe neurological risks. His advice aims to educate the public on hidden dangers that can impact brain health. Firstly, Dr. Bing warns against consuming canned foods with damaged packaging, such as bulging, cracked, or severely dented cans. He states, "That's a red flag for botulinum contamination." This bacterium produces botulinum toxin, a potent neurotoxin that can block muscle movement, leading to flaccid paralysis, blurred vision, and respiratory failure, which can be deadly without antitoxin. He emphasized that the toxin is "odourless and tasteless," making it undetectable without visual cues of can damage. Secondly, the neurologist advises limiting or avoiding certain large tropical reef fish, including barracuda, grouper, and amberjack, especially in tropical regions. These fish can accumulate ciguatoxin from dinoflagellates in coral reefs. Symptoms of ciguatera poisoning can include unusual temperature sensations (cold feeling, burning hot), tingling, dizziness, and chronic neuropathies. Dr. Bing highlighted a critical point: "Ciguatoxin is heat-stable, so no matter how well you cook the fish, it won't destroy the toxin." He recommends avoiding specific parts like the liver or roe and being aware of endemic areas. Lastly, Dr. Bing strongly cautions against eating undercooked pork, particularly from unregulated sources. This practice carries the risk of neurocysticercosis, caused by ingesting Taenia solium eggs, a tapeworm that can send larvae to the brain. He noted, "It's actually one of the leading causes of acquired epilepsy worldwide." This risk is not confined to developing countries but can also be found in developed nations with poor sanitation. Dr. Bing's recommendations underscore the importance of informed food choices to protect neurological well-being.
Najžena
Doktor nikada ne jede ove 3 namirnice: Kaže da je to najopasnija hrana koja iza…
Neurolog je upozorio na tri vrste hrane koje izbegava, jer su štetne za mozak.
