Eating Organic May Reduce Your Risk A large, 20-year study of farmers shows associations between exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides and an increased risk of hypothyroidism. Many of these chemicals are still in use. Note that the study measured occupational use, or very high exposure. Another study which measured pesticide levels in the blood—after participants ate organic versus … [Read more...]
Do Gluten-Free Diets Increase Mercury, Lead, and Arsenic?
Do Gluten-Free Diets Increase Mercury, Lead, and Arsenic? A recent study says yes. However, there are some very important caveats that will be reassuring to gluten-free dieters. Let’s discuss the details. If you need help with gluten-free diets, click here. Dr. Michael Ruscio: Heavy metal toxicity, an unintended consequence of the gluten-free diet. Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. And let’s … [Read more...]