Autointoxication
Autointoxication (pronunciation: /ˌɔːtoʊɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/) is a concept in medicine that suggests the body can become poisoned by substances produced within the body itself, due to improper elimination of waste. The term is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "intoxication" meaning poisoning.
Etymology
The term "Autointoxication" is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "intoxication" meaning poisoning. It was first used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe a condition in which the body poisons itself through the gastrointestinal system.
Concept
The concept of autointoxication is based on the belief that the body's digestive system is unable to fully eliminate waste products, which then accumulate in the intestines and are absorbed into the bloodstream. This is thought to lead to a variety of health problems, including fatigue, headache, and depression. However, this concept has been largely discredited by modern medicine.
Related Terms
- Detoxification: The process of removing toxins from the body.
- Toxin: A harmful substance produced within living cells or organisms.
- Gastrointestinal system: The system of organs responsible for consuming and digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.
- Bloodstream: The circulating fluid in the body that carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells and waste products away from the cells.
Criticism
The concept of autointoxication has been criticized by the medical community for its lack of scientific evidence. Modern medicine has found no proof that toxins accumulate in the intestines or that they are absorbed into the bloodstream in harmful amounts. The body's natural detoxification processes, including the liver and kidneys, are generally sufficient to remove waste products from the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autointoxication
- Wikipedia's article - Autointoxication
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