Pesticides Play a Part In ADHD
June 10th 2010 Posted at Nutrition, Toxin Free Living
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A new study suggests that organophosphate pesticides may be responsible for the rising epidemic of ADHD.
While a direct causal link is still yet to be established, a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics showed that exposure to pesticides suggests a strong relationship to the development of ADHD.
According to the study of over 1,000 children nationwide, children with higher levels of a byproduct from organophosphate pesticides had twice the odds of ADHD diagnosis. The author’s of the study hope this statistic will raise awareness regarding the risk of consuming commercially grown fruits and vegetables, particularly in children, who are more susceptible to exposure effects.
Source: Read full article at CNN Health
My next question would be this…
If pesticides are avoided and a child is given a cleanse to remove pesticides from the body, would the symptoms of ADHD subside?
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