How is Excitotoxicity Linked to Environmental Toxins?
Environmental toxins can also be a source of excitotoxicity. For example, exposure to heavy metals like lead and mercury has been shown to interfere with glutamate signaling, leading to excitotoxic damage. Additionally, some pesticides and industrial chemicals can disrupt the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, resulting in neurotoxic effects.
