Why does blood kill brain cells?

In the end, contact with blood would interfere with neural transmission, produce erratic electrical pulses, cause cells to collapse, limit oxygen supply, and even lead to the death of some of the cells exposed. read more

For additional reading, check out: “Myths of Things that Kill Brain Cells” – this addresses the falsehood and propaganda surrounding various common substances. Head Trauma Bullets (Gun shot) – If you get shot in the head, there’s potential for a lot of brain damage. read more

Blood itself is toxic to brain cells - that is why we have a blood brain barrier - to keep the two from ever coming into contact with one another. When that barrier ruptures (i.e. Stroke) brain cells die because blood is poisonous to them. read more