The impact of frying aerosol on human brain activity.

The impact of frying aerosol on human brain activity.
Neurotoxicology. 2019 Jun 26;:
Authors: Naseri M, Jouzizadeh M, Tabesh M, Malekipirbazari M, Gabdrashova R, Nurzhan S, Farrokhi H, Khanbabaie R, Mehri-Dehnavi H, Bekezhankyzy Z, Gimnkhan A, Dareini M, Kurmangaliyeva A, Islam N, Crape B, Buonanno G, Cassee F, Amouei Torkmahalleh M
Abstract
Knowledge on the impact of the exposure to indoor ultrafine particles (UFPs) on the human brain is restricted. Twelve non-atopic, non-smoking, and healthy adults (10 female and 7 male, in average 22 years old) were monitored for brain physiological responses via electroencephalographs (EEGs) during cooking. Frying ground beef meat in sunflower oil using gas stove without ventilation was conducted. UFPs, particulate matter (PM) (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10), CO2, indoor temperature, RH, oil and meat temperatures were monitored continuously throughout the experiments. The UFP peak concentration was recorded to be approximately 2.0 × 105 particles/cm3. EEGs were recorded before exposure, at end of cooking when PM peak concentrations were observed, and 30 minutes after the end of the cooking session (post-exposure). Brain electrical activity statistically significantly changed during post-exposure compared to the before exposure, suggesting the translocation of UFPs to the brain, occurring solely in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Study participants older than 25 were more susceptible t...

Source: Neurotoxicology - June 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Naseri M, Jouzizadeh M, Tabesh M, Malekipirbazari M, Gabdrashova R, Nurzhan S, Farrokhi H, Khanbabaie R, Mehri-Dehnavi H, Bekezhankyzy Z, Gimnkhan A, Dareini M, Kurmangaliyeva A, Islam N, Crape B, Buonanno G, Cassee F, Amouei Torkmahalleh M Tags: Neurotoxicology Source Type: research