Scientific Studies:
Pesticides
Reduce Sperm Count
MCS
If you want a child, researchers say to avoid using
pesticides. Pesticides have contributed to
semen reduction over the last few decades, and without enough semen, the
chances of reproducing are slim.
If reproduction is hampered to a large
extent, the human race may even be at risk of extinction. Well, it’s not that bad… yet.
University researchers at Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila in
OPs refers to a group of nerve agents used as pesticides that act on the enzyme acetylcholinesterase by irreversibly inactivating it in the
body.
Without acetylcholinesterase nerve
function in both insects and mammals. including human
beings, declines. The brain and nervous
system can no longer function properly.
The subjects in the study with the highest
OP exposure had the lowest semen count, as well as the poorest quality semen.
OP poisoning may also occur as a result of
inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion.
Children and small pets are especially susceptible to inhalation and
skin contact as they live and play closer to the ground where pesticides are
commonly sprayed.
Symptoms of poisoning include runny nose,
muscle twitching, confusion, chest tightness,
shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and death. Now researches have added low semen count and
poor quality semen.
There are steps that can help to reduce
exposure, including not using OPs inside the home
and work area. Alternatives include boric acid and keeping things neat
and clean. Many other insect specific
alternatives can be found. Two excellent
sources of information about safer pest control are:
The Best Control
http://www.thebestcontrol.com/sitemap.htm
The Bug Stops Here
http://www.thebestcontrol.com/bugstop
The precautionary principal prevails. Avoiding exposure and use of OPs is the most sensible approach when efficacious
alternatives exist.
Reference
Recio-Vega R, Ocampo-Gómez G, Borja-Aburto VH,
Moran-Martínez J, Organophosphorus pesticide exposure decreases sperm
quality: association between sperm parameters and urinary pesticide
levels. J Appl
Toxicol. 2007 Nov 28,
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