Organophosphorus pesticides
Organophosphorus pesticides Avoid
36 are registered in the USA
malathion
parathion
diazinon
fenthion
dichlorvos
chlorpyrifos
ethion
nerve gases (soman, sarin, tabun, VX)
ophthalmic agents (echothiophate, isoflurophate)
antihelmintics (trichlorfon)
Herbicides (tribufos [DEF], merphos
These are detrimental to PKD/PLD. Developed by the Nazis for chemical warfare (never used). After the war USA scientists used the same chemistry to develop pesticides targeting insects? nervous systems. In humans it interferes with the way testosterone communicates with cells; lowers testosterone; alters thyroid hormone. To avoid: purchase fruits & vegetables with the fewest pesticide residues: asparagus, avocados, cabbage, non-GMO corn, local cantaloupe, grapefruit, kiwi, mango, mushroom, onions, non GMO papaya, non GMO pineapple. Their action is from inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. Organophosphates are the basis of many insecticides, herbicides, & nerve agents.
Wash all fruits and vegetables and produce before eating. Buy organic.
