Pesticides
Description
Pesticides are synthetic chemicals that destroy life forms (insects, weeds, rodents etc.) that in some manner cause injury to human food supplies or living areas.
Toxic Effects of Synthetic Pesticides
Immune System
Many Pesticides have been implicated in Cancer:
Excessive exposure to Pesticides may increase the risk of Prostate Cancer. [1]
Pesticides may suppress the Immune System.
Nervous System
Excessive exposure to Pesticides is speculated to increase the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. [2]
Excessive exposure to Pesticides (particularly Organochlorines and Alkylated Phosphates) may be implicated in the onset of Parkinson’s Disease. [3]
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