Organic diet reduces pesticide exposure

A recent research study indicates that organic diet is better for the infants and children, with respect to the exposure of pesticides.

Background : The National Research Council, in 1993, reported that the dietary intake represents the major source of pesticide exposure for infants and children. And this exposure may contribute to the pesticide related health risks in children compared to the adults. Many studies have been carried out , since then, to quantify the exposure to pesticides and assess the effect.

Study : A study, supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency was undertaken and published in Environmental Health Perspectives ( EHP ) in Sep 2005. 23 elementary age children volunteered for the 15 day study. Their urine samples were bio- monitored daily while they were on conventional, organic and conventional diet. The diet basically consisted of fresh fruits, vegetables, juices, wheat or corn based items.

Conclusion : There was a dramatic and immediate reduction in exposure to Organophosphorus pesticides such as malathion and chlorpyrifos. These pesticides are commonly and predominantly used in agricultural production.

Back To Nature

Health is wealth . Who doesn’t want to be healthy ? Good health allows a person to enjoy the beauty of this wonderful world and the life. Food is an important contributor to good health. After all “ you are what you eat “.

But in the modern world, with its fast paced activity, eating a balanced food many a time take backseat. You end up eating junk food for convenience or due to lack of time. It starts from skipping the breakfast, having a quick business lunch and ending up with a late night dinner. All of these not-so-good eating habits will have an effect on the body in due course if not immediately.

One possible solution is to look for health , nutritional supplement. Though many such supplements are available , it is wise to choose those which are more natural.