Roundup Herbicide Linked To Parkinson's-Related Brain Damage

[olsen]

Alarming new research published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology supports the emerging connection between glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonian disorders.

Published this month (April, 2012), the new study entitled "Glyphosate induced cell death through apoptotic and authophagic mechanisms," investigated the potential brain-damaging effects of herbicides, which the authors stated "have been recognized as the main environmental factor associated with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease."1

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[lurkingforacure]

Originally Posted by olsen

Alarming new research published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology supports the emerging connection between glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonian disorders.

Published this month (April, 2012), the new study entitled "Glyphosate induced cell death through apoptotic and authophagic mechanisms," investigated the potential brain-damaging effects of herbicides, which the authors stated "have been recognized as the main environmental factor associated with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease."1

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/rou...m_medium=email

I read that Monsanto claimed roundup was "safe as table salt" when it was first being marketed. Wow.

[lindylanka]

Saw an ad for this tonight on TV. Here in the UK our gardens are so close together we would not avoid a neighbour using this stuff. I used to be an avid gardener, especially in the years prior to dx. But never used chemicals. My neighbours did, including glyphosate. I had an organic jungle, they had nat immaculate rows of well-hoed veg. We had a few feet of separation in which there were flowers, or sometimes there were flowers because often the chemicals would kill them too. Hmmm. Another one to add to the list.