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They also have harmful effects on embryo development (Pietrzik and Bronstrup, 1997
When the body detects these pathogens, the immune system launches a massive defensive response, releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF- in what is sometimes called a "cytokine storm." While this inflammatory response is necessary to destroy the virus, it comes at a steep metabolic cost
Adams J, Baral M, Geis E, Mitchell J, Ingram J, Hensley A, Zappia I, Newmark S et al (2009) The severity of autism is associated with toxic metal body burden and red blood cell glutathione levels
However, not everybody lives a healthy lifestyle and eats a balanced diet