- A recent study reveals that atrazine, a widely used herbicide in the U.S., may accelerate brain cell aging and increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by damaging neurons and prematurely aging stem cells in the hypothalamus.
- Atrazine is the second-most used herbicide globally, with over 70 million pounds applied annually in the U.S. It contaminates groundwater, drinking water and the environment.
- Mice exposed to atrazine showed reduced mature nerve cells, overactive brain immune cells, and signs of accelerated brain aging, including mitochondrial damage and lipofuscin buildup, which are markers of cellular aging.
- Atrazine has been linked to reproductive issues, birth defects, cancers and organ damage in previous studies. While the EPA has banned it in Hawaii and some territories, it continues to allow its use on the U.S. mainland and is considering increasing acceptable levels in watersheds.
- Researchers urge greater awareness of atrazine’s risks and its potential link to neurodegenerative diseases. Policymakers are encouraged to balance the economic benefits of atrazine against its significant health risks, as public health concerns grow.
A groundbreaking study published last month in Research reveals that atrazine, a widely used herbicide in the United States but banned in Europe, may be accelerating brain cell aging and increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Atrazine, a common weed killer, is the second-most used herbicide globally, with over 70 million pounds applied annually in the U.S. alone. Farmers rely on it to protect crops, and highway crews use it to clear weeds along roads. But this chemical doesn’t just stay in the fields – it seeps into groundwater, contaminates drinking water and lingers in the environment.
While the European Union banned atrazine in 2004 due to its pervasive presence in groundwater, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to allow its use, even considering a proposal to nearly triple the acceptable levels in watersheds.
The new study sheds light on how atrazine exposure harms the brain, specifically targeting the hypothalamus, a critical region responsible for regulating hormones, stress responses, metabolism and reproduction.
Researchers found that atrazine damages nerve cells (neurons) and triggers a stress response in the brain that prematurely ages stem cells, the body’s natural repair system. These aged stem cells lose their ability to divide, grow and repair damage, leaving the hypothalamus vulnerable to long-term harm. […]
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.
