The BBB consists of the mainly of specialized endothelial cells lining the cerebral blood vessels, surrounded by pericytes, astrocytical processes, and neurons. It is known that alcohol can directly pass through the BBB, ultimately reaching the brain cells and causing subsequent neuronal toxicity, however the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. It was indeed suggested …
Severe allergic reactions have been described in people with allergies to proteins within grapes, yeast, hops, barley and wheat. Furthermore, fining agents (such as egg or seafood proteins) are sometimes used to remove fine particles. Whether these occur in sufficient amounts to trigger allergic reactions is unknown. And always remember that combining alcohol with certain …
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