How the Brain Clears Toxins

How the Brain Clears Toxins
The glymphatic system helps the brain clear out cellular debris and waste products created during normal function. If waste accumulates, problems ensue. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock
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Many of you have heard of the lymphatic system—the waste removal system of the body responsible for clearing out cellular debris, fluid, and inflammatory byproducts.

The lymphatic system is found throughout the body and comprises multiple organs including the spleen, tonsils, adenoids, and the thymus gland. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs located along lymph channels, which help pump and remove lymphatic fluid, the waste product of the various systems of the body.

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