A member asked:

Is there health risk when you eat fruits with pesticide ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Yes: There can be many problems. It is thought that the biochemistry that effects bacteria does not hurt humans, but that is not clearly the case. More importantly, though, the pesticides will damage the good bacteria in our gut. Without healthy gut bacteria people cannot be healthy. Purchase organic or locally grown produce whenever you can.

Answered 9/3/2013

4.9k views

Thank

There is: Pesticides are chemicals that are used to suppress the growth of bugs that interfere with crops growing. They work primarily on the nervous system of the bugs killing them. Unfortunately, in high doses they can harm human beings in a similar way. Chronic exposure can potentially lead to mutations and long term consequences such as cancer and other health issues.

Answered 9/3/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are the health dangers of pesticides?

A doctor has provided 1 answer