ACRYLAMIDE EXPOSURE

SYMPTOMS

The following signs and symptoms are brought on by acrylamide exposure:

• Reproductive

Acrylamide decreases a male animal’s capacity to procreate, and it may have effects similar to these in humans, though probably not at exposure levels common to most people.

• Neurological

Several acrylamide workers experienced nervous system side effects, including muscle numbness, weakness in the feet and hands, sweating, shakiness, and clumsiness. Yet, the majority of people do not encounter enough acrylamide to have these consequences.

• Children’s Developmental

Those exposed to acrylamide before and after birth showed effects like reduced body weight, reduced startle responses, evidence of repressed cognitive ability and desire, slowed growth in motor skills, and decreased levels of certain substances involved in transmitting brain impulses.

DIAGNOSIS

Blood and urine tests can detect acrylamide and its breakdown products. These measurements might be helpful in calculating the amount of acrylamide that has been absorbed by the body. Nevertheless, clinicians do not have easy access to testing to determine acrylamide exposure.

TREATMENT

Increasing your water intake will likely be the most crucial step you can take to eliminate acrylamide. To avoid unintentionally increasing your exposure, ensure the water you drink is pure. After exposure to acrylamide, using herbs to enhance kidney and liver detoxification may also be beneficial.

To avoid acrylamide exposure, you may also take the following precautions:

• Eat foods that are cooked at high heat and are high in carbohydrates. 
• Eat foods that are cooked at high heat and are high in carbohydrates. 
• Avoid smoking in enclosed locations such as the home or car to prevent exposure to children and other family members.