Botox Done Well
Botulinum Toxin, or Botox, is a neurotoxic protein derived from one of the most toxic bacteria known to man, Clostridium Botulinum. Strangely, despite the toxicity of this bacteria, it continues to be used to treat muscle spasms, and most recently has been used cosmetically. Clostridium Botulinum is the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulism occurs when this bacteria is consumed in the food that we eat. One main symptom that occurs with botulism is paralysis. Paralysis usually occurs when the bacteria attaches to nerve endings, blocking the release of Acetylcholine, which is the neurotransmitter, which communicates with the muscles and tells them to contract. With botulism paralysis can occur in respiratory muscles, causing difficulty in breathing. This is usually what happens when someone dies from botulism.
