Toxin



Toxin is a poisonous substance produced within a a cells or organisms.


Toxins are capable of causing disease on contact with or absorption by body tissues then it will interact to biological macromolecules such as enzymes or cellular receptors.


Severity of a toxin may be minor or acute (bee sting) to almost immediately deadly (botulinum toxin).


Toxins From External

External toxins refer to that derived from our environment which get into our body. Some sources:

• Food: Additives, preservatives, artificial flavorings and colorings, food stabilizers, food emulsifiers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, etc.

• Air: Stale and stagnant air, perfumes, tobacco smoke, cleaning supplies, toxic fumes, polluted air, dust mites, pollens, household sprays, etc.

• Water: Water contaminated with inorganic minerals, bacteria, chlorine, heavy metals, rusts, chemicals, industrial pollution, etc.

• Medical treatments: Prescription drugs, chemotherapy, anti-biotics, artificial hormones, vaccinations, jabs, low quality supplements, etc.

• Dental treatments: Mercury amalgam fillings, root canals, acrylic dentures, implants, braces, fluoride treatments, etc.

• Radiation: Radiotherapy, radio waves, television waves, microwave ovens, some electromagnetic gadgets, cell phones, x-rays, gamma rays, ultra-sound scan, MRI scan, CAT scan, UV radiation, etc.

• Household: New paints, varnishes, new carpets, new asbestos ceiling, heating system, cleaning agents, all kinds of sprays, moth balls, gas stoves, aluminum pots, laundry supplies, etc.

• Personal care: Perfumes, soaps, shampoos, deodorants, toothpaste, nail polish, cosmetics (some contain lead), permanent and hair colorings, etc.



Toxins From Internal
Internal body toxins refer to that derived from external sources but once in the body, they become internal toxins.

• Micro-organisms: Bacteria, viruses, yeasts, mold, fungi, parasites

• Old toxins stored in the body: The presence of various kinds of chemicals may cause chemical reactions among them, causing severe symptoms

• Dental works: Materials used contain metals, mercury, acrylic, binders, cements, resins, etc. Some of these can leach into our body when eating food

• Medical implants: Silicone breast implants, implants in cosmetic surgeries, joint replacements, pacemakers; surgical aids such as screws, plates, staples and other materials.




Toxins Our Body Produced

Below is just a short list of toxins that are daily being produced by our own body:


• Bilirubin: A toxin that results when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. These are usually eliminated from the body through the stool that is normal brown in color. When bilirubin is not eliminated efficiently, it causes the skin and white of the eyes to turn yellow. This is a condition called jaundice.

• Urea: A product that results when the liver breaks down protein or amino acids. Urea is being excreted in the urine by the kidneys. If the kidneys are not functioning efficiently, the urea level in the blood increases causing a condition known as uremia.

• Uric acid: A product that results when the body breaks down a substance called purine. Purines are found in high concentration in meat and meat products, especially in animal's internal organs such as liver and kidneys. Excess uric acid that don't get excreted can crystalize in the kidneys, joints and toes (gout) resulting in severe pain.

• Creatinine: A product that results from muscle metabolism. It is filtered in the kidney for excretion in a fairly constant daily rate. Therefore, when kidneys become inefficient for whatever reason, the creatinine level will rise due to poor clearance. This when detected in the urine, warns of possible kidneys malfunction or failure.

• Hormone imbalance: Hormones are chemical messengers that are released from the glands into the bloodstream. When secretion of hormones is too low or too high, or the liver is not able to detoxify them, excess hormones become internal body toxins.

• Free radicals: Although oxygen (O2) is necessary for life, there is also the "dark side" of it. When oxygen reacts with toxins from external sources, it becomes a free radical. This is a process known as "oxidation". An unhealthy diet largely contributes to this process of oxidation and does a lot of damages to the body.






Reference: http://www.ez-detox-diet.com/types-of-toxins.html

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