An excitotoxin is a substance added to foods and beverages which trigger a brain response that can literally stimulate neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. The excessive neuron stimulation causes addiction of the substance whereas your brain thinks it is the food tasting good which is stimulating the neurons. Learn about these dangerous food additives here : The Top 6 Dangerous Excitotoxins , Excitotoxins: The FDA-Approved Way To Damage Your Brain
