ADHD and Pesticides

A study earlier this year examined the relationship between organophosphate pesticide exposure in children ages 8-15 and the incidence of ADHD.

The "findings support the hypothesis that organophosphate exposure, at levels common among US children, may contribute to ADHD prevalence."

You can read the article here, though it is quite technical.

This is a good reason to eat organic, especially now that there are so many GMO crops used in processed foods. The use of pesticides on GMO crops is far heavier than on non-GMO crops because the GMO seeds are engineered to withstand high levels of Monsanto's Roundup pesticide.

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