The Dangers of Acrylamide

8. Acrylamide's Neurotoxicity

While the levels of acrylamide to which people are exposed are typically low, some scientists and physicians express concern regarding the neurotoxic effects seen in humans and animals in the past. It is possible that the neurological effects of acrylamide include altered neurotransmitter levels, the inhibition of the transport of messages from one nerve port to another. High exposure is not always necessary. Prolonged exposure to even low levels could result in peripheral neuropathy.