The 5 Most Dangerous Foods For Your Brain

There are some things in life that should just not happen. For example; no one should ever drink yellow water, dogs should not drive cars and food should not eat your brain. Unfortunately the latter of these examples is something that happens on a regular basis and what’s more, the majority of the public does not realize this terrible thing is happening to them. Luckily, this article will explain what five brain destroying foods you should avoid.

5 Unhealthy Foods For your Brain.

1. Gluten.

Your brain runs on sugar. To be more specific, your brain run’s on carbohydrates. Unfortunately, many of the foods that we chose to eat to meet our needs for carbohydrates are also full of gluten. Gluten is a protein molecule found in wheat, barley, rye, kamut, and spelt. This protein binds to the small intestinal wall and can cause digestive and immune system disorders.

Gluten can also cause a disorder called non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), NCGS affects your body by causing an inflammatory disorder in the brain and nervous system. Studies have shown that this disorder can cause damage to the entire nervous system including the spine and brain. Studies have also revealed that gluten plays a significant part in the development of psychiatric disorders.

2. Artificial Sweeteners.

For years now we have heard that artificial sweeteners are just as bad for us as sugar, but, new studies suggest that sugar replacements can be just as detrimental to your mental health as they are to your physical health.

Aspartame for example, is a sweetener that contains aspartic acid; which is a chemical that over stimulate brain cells. When combined with chemicals like methanol, and phenylalanine (which are also found in artificial sweeteners) the chemical compound can lead to tumors in the brain.

3. Monosodium glutamate (MSG).

MSG is basically a concentrated salt that is added to savory foods to enhance their flavor. Although this additive makes your food test better it is actually a concentrated excitotoxin that forces the brain to produce dopamine (the feel good chemical) in excessive amounts.

Additionally, excitotoxins have been linked to brain damage and other neurological diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and dementia just to name a few. MSG can be found in all processed foods even the so called “healthy” foods. These unhealthy foods for the brain include products such as; salad dressing, BBQ sauce, canned soups and bullion cubs.

4. Refined Sugar.

When it comes to unhealthy foods for the brain (or any other part of the body) refined sugar reigns as king. Other than being a significant cause for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, refined sugar is also terrible for your brain.

Refined sugars suppresses brain derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a very important growth hormone for the brain. BDNF is responsible for creating new connections between neurons in the brain; this factor is vital for memory function. Studies have proven that there is a connection between low BDNF levels, and the consumption of sugar. Low BDFN levels have also been connected to mental health issues such as depression and schizophrenia.

5. Fluoride.

It might surprise you to hear that the water you have been drinking for years could actually be doing you more harm than good. Fluoride is a chemical that is added to drinking water to help get rid of impurities.

Although fluoride does eliminate some impurities in drinking water, it has also be connected to lower IQ scores according to studies conducted by The Fluoride Action Network (FAN). F AN also stated that 34 studies now link fluoride to lower IQ levels in humans, while other studies link it to learning and memory impairment, fetal brain damage, and altered neurobehavioral function.

It can be difficult to avoid these five unhealthy foods for your brain, but, with some practice and determination you can cut out these brain rotting foods.

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