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Avoid organophosphate pesticides
Organophosphate pesticides are potent neurotoxins used to kill insects. Exposure has been linked to developmental problems in children, including ADHD and disorders on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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