Rotenone and Paraquat linked to Parkinson's Disease

Submitted by sarah on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 1:25pm

From National Institutes for Health:

"New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users.

The study was a collaborative effort conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health, and the Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center in Sunnyvale, Calif...."

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Note that Rotenone is allowed under the NOP organic program. There are no OMRI listed rotenone products, but there are a number for sale on the open market, often listed under "natural"  labels. Apparently, although the product is now restricted, current homeowner products are allowed to "sell out."

 

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