Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Brain Damage and Sleep Problems


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  • Chlorpyrifos exposure during pregnancy causes lasting brain damage in children after birth, including thicker cortex regions, reduced white matter, and impaired fine motor skills development
  • Prenatal pesticide exposure triggers neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, creating a cycle of mitochondrial damage that reduces blood flow and neuronal density in developing brains
  • Female babies show higher vulnerability to chlorpyrifos effects, experiencing more sleep apnea, breathing problems, and elevated inflammatory molecules in brain tissue than males
  • Pesticide exposure alters gene expression through epigenetic changes, permanently affecting how the brain responds to stress, inflammation, and memory formation throughout life
  • Strategies to protect your health include filtering drinking water, exercising regularly, improving indoor air quality, and choosing organic produce to reduce pesticide exposure
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