THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Although Parkinson’s disease does have genetic factors in the equation, it’s important not to discount the importance of the environment. Some see a link to environmental toxins like pesticides and heavy metals. In a world where these toxins are in abundance, it’s hard not to fear for our future health. However, direct, long-term exposure to these toxins doesn’t cause Parkinson’s disease on its own. In this comprehensive review, the changes in our brain as a result of long-term exposure to environmental toxins are thoroughly examined. How Parkinson’s disease develops as a result of these chemical changes is described in detail. Along with showing how the problem is created, this review offers a few solutions.