ADHD Linked to Pesticide Exposure

A couple of weeks ago we blogged about purchasing organic produce and asked you if it was really that important. Well... according to a new study, it looks like it might be worth handing over the extra dough for organic produce.

A nationwide study suggests, children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children with less exposure.

To read more about this study, please click here.

Scientists are not saying that eating conventional produce that is treated with pesticides will automatically lead to the development of ADHD, because many other factors may be involved, but this study may offer yet another reason to choose organic foods whenever possible.