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“Findings from a new study suggest that brake dust air pollution may have some of the same harmful effects on health as diesel exhaust. Brake dust is a form of air pollution that consists of metal particles generated from mechanical abrasion from brakes.”

“Sulforaphane, a bioactive compound derived from broccoli – and particularly abundant in broccoli sprouts – promotes urinary excretion of some components of air pollution. Learn more in the clip featuring Dr. Jed Fahey. Read full publication.”

“Exposure to air pollution promotes oxidative stress and increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes.”

“Children whose mothers were exposed to high levels of air pollution scored roughly three points lower on cognitive tests than children exposed to lower levels. The study involved 161 mother-child pairs living in Southern California, an area known for its high air pollution levels.”

“Most of the studies on air pollution have included populations whose socioeconomic status is higher than the national average and who reside in well-monitored urban areas. This does not tell us what the health effects are of long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution in smaller cities and rural areas or among minorities or persons with low socioeconomic status (sensitive populations).”

“Findings from a recent study demonstrate that particulate matter in air pollution accumulates in the brains of young adults and may serve as a common denominator in the pathophysiology of AD and PD. Particulate matter in air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets.”

“The evidence of particulate matter crossing the placenta might be a plausible explanation for the observed detrimental effects found in associative studies linking air pollution to negative health outcomes.”

“A pilot trial in humans given 3 g/day of either fish oil or olive oil for 4 weeks showed that fish oil protected against the adverse cardiac and lipid effects associated with air pollution exposure. Air pollution has been linked to a 22% increased risk of dying from all cancers, increased Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and lung disease.”

“Reddit comment tied to the article states that 100g of broccoli only has 171mg of sulforaphanes, whereas the same amount of sprouts has about 1,153mg. Study participants that drink the beverage had a 61% increase in benzene excretion.”

“Components present in air pollution – a mixture of chemicals, gases, and particulate matter – can cross biological barriers, including the blood-brain barrier. Evidence suggests that children exposed to air pollution exhibit altered brain structure and metabolic function and demonstrate impaired cognitive performance.”