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Update Date: 2010/10/04 18:01
Washing fruits and vegetables should never be taken lightly. According to the latest research from Yangming University, residual organophosphates from pesticides on produce can increase the risk of ADHD in children by up to eightfold.
Experts advise that washing vegetables and fruits should involve running water and soaking for 10–20 minutes. Otherwise, consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables daily may not prevent cancer but instead lead to illness.
With the faucet left running, hands continuously scrubbing sweet potato leaves while rinsing them thoroughly—all to avoid pesticide residues that could be harmful if ingested.
Yangming University’s latest study found that organophosphates, a common chemical component in pesticides, increase the risk of ADHD in children. This challenges the previous stereotype that ADHD is solely genetic. The study examined 195 elementary and kindergarten children in Taipei, testing their urine and finding that 98% had low levels of organophosphate residues. Further analysis revealed that those with organophosphate metabolites had an ADHD risk ranging from two to eight times higher, surpassing findings from Harvard University research.
Experts believe that disinfectants sprayed in parks are also a risk factor. For now, parents must adopt proper washing techniques for fruits and vegetables. Experts also recommend choosing more locally grown, seasonal produce, as pesticide levels tend to be lower.
Since organophosphates are not banned domestically or internationally, reducing the risk depends on individuals being more vigilant.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 101004/ 11/ 2e9zh. html
Organic Phosphates Linked to 8-Fold Higher ADHD Risk in Children
Washing fruits and vegetables should never be taken lightly. According to the latest research from Yangming University, residual organophosphates from pesticides on produce can increase the risk of ADHD in children by up to eightfold.
Experts advise that washing vegetables and fruits should involve running water and soaking for 10–20 minutes. Otherwise, consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables daily may not prevent cancer but instead lead to illness.
With the faucet left running, hands continuously scrubbing sweet potato leaves while rinsing them thoroughly—all to avoid pesticide residues that could be harmful if ingested.
Yangming University’s latest study found that organophosphates, a common chemical component in pesticides, increase the risk of ADHD in children. This challenges the previous stereotype that ADHD is solely genetic. The study examined 195 elementary and kindergarten children in Taipei, testing their urine and finding that 98% had low levels of organophosphate residues. Further analysis revealed that those with organophosphate metabolites had an ADHD risk ranging from two to eight times higher, surpassing findings from Harvard University research.
Experts believe that disinfectants sprayed in parks are also a risk factor. For now, parents must adopt proper washing techniques for fruits and vegetables. Experts also recommend choosing more locally grown, seasonal produce, as pesticide levels tend to be lower.
Since organophosphates are not banned domestically or internationally, reducing the risk depends on individuals being more vigilant.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 101004/ 11/ 2e9zh. html