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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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Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
  • 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
  continue reading

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