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"Our initial findings raise the possibility that Type 2 diabetes could be a chronic crystal-associated inflammatory disease of the pancreas, similar to chronic crystal-caused inflammatory diseases of the lung such as silicosis and asbestosis," Heller said.
In the mid-20th century, titanium dioxide pigment replaced highly toxic lead-based pigments. It became the most commonly used white pigment in paints and in foods, medications, toothpaste, cosmetics, plastics and paper. As a result, annual production of titanium dioxide has increased by 4 million tons since the 1960s.
"The increased use of titanium dioxide over the last five decades could be a factor in the Type 2 diabetes epidemic," Heller said. "The dominant T2D-associated pancreatic particles consist of TiO2 crystals, which are used as a colorant in foods, medications and indoor wall paint, and they are transported to the pancreas in the bloodstream. The study raises the possibility that humanity's increasing use of TiO2 pigment accounts for part of the global increase in the incidence of T2D."
originally posted by: strongfp
a reply to: Kharron
How tho?
Earlier studies have established the uptake and pathologies associated with TiO2 nanocrystals(1−9) and of the larger pigment-grade TiO2 particles.(10−21) Animal studies,(22) and a study of factory workers,(23) have shown that inhaled pigment-grade TiO2 crystals enter the bloodstream.(23) Animal studies,(22) and a study of human volunteers,(24) show that also ingested TiO2 crystals enter the bloodstream. The crystals are phagocytized and are inflammatory.(25−30) By binding to and activating the NLRP3(NALP3) inflammasome,(12,31−33) a macromolecular complex found in macrophages, neutrophils, platelets, and microglia, the TiO2 crystals cause inflammatory cascades leading to death of proximal cells.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Kharron
One school of thought is that Alzheimer's Disease is caused by an inflammatory response called the Complement Cascade.
Surprising enough, white dyes have been found to inhibit the Complement Cascade in brains containing the a-beta amyloid associated with Alzheimer's.
Just thought it interesting with the white dye topic.
Not to detract from your post. It's a topic of interest. I've done some research into myself.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Kharron
One school of thought is that Alzheimer's Disease is caused by an inflammatory response called the Complement Cascade.
Surprising enough, white dyes have been found to inhibit the Complement Cascade in brains containing the a-beta amyloid associated with Alzheimer's.
Just thought it interesting with the white dye topic.
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"Researchers from Canada and China have found evidence that the proteins that induce Alzheimers may originate from outside the brain. "
Beta-amyloids can be produced anywhere in the body, and they are capable of permeating the cells between blood vessels and the brain’s gray matter.
People of different racial and ethnic groups are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have a higher risk for these deadly diseases.Mar 21, 2017
originally posted by: strongfp
a reply to: Kharron
How tho?
The pancreas is a mid stage digestive gland, not even an organ. It does not directly 'touch' anything that comes into the body, it regulates blood sugar and insulin (mainly).
I am thinking other organs are affected and it in turn makes the panaceas work harder and become tired. Basically, the basics of why type 2 happens, maybe they should look closer at the organs that actually filters poisons ... the liver and kidneys.
originally posted by: strongfp
a reply to: wylekat
From what I know... You cant. You can only control it.