It is a tragedy that our small children are being exposed to toxic chemicals in their food. Thankfully, more and more research is being conducted on the ramifications of chemicals such as pesticides and their effects on our beloved babies….as well as adults. Just yesterday – this article came out on the results of a nation-wide study that was conducted on children and pesticide exposure.
MONDAY, May 17, 2010 (Health.com) — Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to haveattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.
Researchers measured the levels of pesticide byproducts in the urine of 1,139 children from across the United States. Children with above-average levels of one common byproduct had roughly twice the odds of being diagnosed with ADHD, according to the study, which appears in the journal Pediatrics.
Exposure to the pesticides, known as organophosphates, has been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems in children in the past, but previous studies have focused on communities of farm workers and other high-risk populations. This study is the first to examine the effects of exposure in the population at large”…..Continue reading this article from Health.com
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I have a son that is 22 yrs old, when he was 4 he was diagnosed with ADHD. I did a little research at the time and couldn’t really find much, but I was sure it was caused by pesticides, nitrates in foods and possibly immunizations. We tried drugs but didn’t like the results and ended up changing his diet and going without immunizations. He had to learn how to work with it, but he has done amazing.
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I am so glad your son has done so well. Our son has been dealing with food allergies and intolerances that result in eczema. I know how hard it can be when no one seems to have any answers! Happy Weekend 