at , is available to discuss nitrous oxide toxicity after a Florida family filed a lawsuit against companies that distribute and market the gas to recreational users.
"Acute toxicity is rare in recreational use, but there are case reports of asphyxiation from nitrous oxide use," Borelli says. "Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12. For people who are already B12 deficient (for example, those with heavy alcohol use) or for people using nitrous oxide chronically, complications related to a functional B12 deficiency can arise. These complications include cognitive slowing, coordination problems, and neuropathy, and psychiatric complications including mood symptoms. Anemia can also result."
Yale researchers have previously shown that the acute effects of nitrous oxide can be treated by .
To organize an interview with Borelli, please contact Sean McCabe at [email protected].
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