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Neurological Disorders
Cognitive Dysfunction
Chemical exposures can contribute to memory, concentration,
and processing difficulties [32]
Neurodegenerative Conditions
Research connects various environmental chemicals to increased
risk of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS [33]
Mood Disorders
Chemical exposures have been associated with depression,
anxiety, and mood instability [34]
Systemic Inflammatory Conditions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
Often involves chemical sensitivity and shows immunological
parallels to chemical immune reactivity [35]
Fibromyalgia
Frequently co-occurs with chemical sensitivity and may involve
similar neuroimmune mechanisms [36]
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Can be triggered or exacerbated by chemical exposures [37]
Barrier System Dysfunction
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Chemical exposures can directly damage intestinal barriers,
promoting systemic inflammation [38]
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