New research shows that exposure to pesticides used on foods kids like fresh strawberries, celery can increase the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
As quoted from page Modernmom.com, scientists in the U.S. and Canada found that children with high levels of pesticide residues in their urine, susceptible to ADHD.
ADHD are developmental disorders of increased motor activity of children. This disturbance resulted in mental problems such as how to think, act and feel. Children who experienced it will have problems with concentration and centralization of the mind. Like trigger hyperactive child.
Children with higher levels of average, one marker of pesticides have twice the risk of undiagnosed ADHD. "I think it is quite significant, doubling is a powerful effect," said Maryse F Bouchard, a researcher at the University of Montreal in Quebec and the main author of the study published in the journal Pediatrics.
So what should parents do to prevent ADHD in children? "I recommend that parents give more kids organic food," said Bouchard. "I will also recommend washing fruits and vegetables as much as possible."
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