When toxins invade the body, they can cause significant immunosuppression. Your immune system is your body's defense against invasion by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and toxins. Sad to say, the exterior world is filled with toxins that can reduce your immune system's capacity to fight off diseases and infections. The good news is that there are plenty of natural support systems that can promote detoxification and boost good health by strengthening a weakened immune function.
In the following article, we will take a closer look at the importance of proper immune function. We will also explore the way toxins can disrupt the immune system and, most importantly, the top seven toxins that compromise immune function. We will also look at some effective tips for detoxing and restoring power to a compromised immune system.
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Endotoxins
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), also called endotoxins, exist inside a bacteria cell. As the bacteria cells disintegrate, these toxins are released. This most often takes place when the bacteria that exist in the small intestine begin to overgrow, a condition called small intestine overgrowth (SIBO) or more commonly known as sepsis. These endotoxins can be released from Candida and other parasites; this can result in complex conditions caused by multiple harmful organisms.
When discussing endotoxins, it is important to discuss the health of the gut. Gut "dysbiosis" refers to a condition of imbalance within the microbiome of the gut, causing a compromised gut flora. Gut dysbiosis lowers your body's capacity to fight off foreign invaders and can increase the severity of symptoms from conditions caused by biotoxin and endotoxins. A condition of gut dysbiosis creates the perfect breeding ground for yeast infections, Candida, parasites, viruses, bad bacteria, and other pathogens. It also increases the risk of serious harm from endotoxins that can greatly weaken immune function.
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Xylenes
Xylene, a.k.a. xylol or sometimes called dimethyl benzene, is the name of any of three isomeric methyl benzenes or even a combination of two or three. Xylenes are often used as a solvent or as materials for the creation of dyes, fibers, or films. Xylenes can also be found in aviation fuels and gasoline.
According to an article posted in the 2010 Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, this substance, xylene, can pose a serious hazard in certain occupations and lead to various health conditions, including a weakened immune system. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry or ATSDR stated that xylene vapor could be irritating to the lungs, eyes, nose, and skin. Inhaling xylenes can cause headaches, sleepiness, drowsiness, nausea, and dizziness. Exposure to xylene can also cause irregular heartbeats, fainting, stumbling, and, in the worst situations, death.
