Toxoplasmosis Parasite May Trigger Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorders
Toxoplasmosis…is relatively common, with 10-20% of the UK population and 22% of the US population estimated to carry the parasite….
The parasite infects the brain by forming a cyst within its cells and produces an enzyme called tyrosine hydroxylase, which is needed to make dopamine. Dopamine’s role in mood, sociability, attention, motivation and sleep patterns are well documented and schizophrenia has long been associated with dopamine, which is the target of all schizophrenia drugs on the market.
