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Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills

Ex*ci*to*tox*in: a substance added to foods and beverages that literally stimulates neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. Can be found in such ingredients as monosodium glutamate, aspartame (NutraSweet(r)), cysteine, hydrolyzed protein, and aspartic acid.

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Citing over five hundred scientific studies, Excitotoxinsexplores the dangers of aspartame, MSG and other substances added to our food.

"Detailed and well-researched, yet is written in such a fashion the non-medical person will come away with a good understanding of the subject." — Medical Sentinel

"Responsibly researched and well argued." — Alternative Medicine's Reviews

"An electrifying and important book that should be available to every American consumer." — Wilson Library Bulletin

"A valuable contribution to the understanding of the brain, and the need to protect it from assaults that result in various health problems and diseases." — Townsend Letter for Doctors

"This text will be of most interest to those serious about protecting their health, as well as to medical professionals."— Biosis

"Blaylock releases a well-researched bombshell."— Book News

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 297 pages

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