Half the pesticides found in urine of people who eat organic produce, study finds

Most research comparing organic and conventional produce has focused on the nutrient content.

Half the pesticides found in urine of people who eat organic produce, study finds 1423467144560

Half the pesticides found in urine of people who eat organic produce, study finds 1423467144560

But, an extensive new study by Washington University researchers, has confirmed what is a logical conclusion to come to: that organic-eaters are exposed to far fewer pesticides.

The study, the largest of its kind, looked at the dietary exposure of more than 4400 people to pesticides used on food and found conventional produce eaters had double the levels compared with organic produce eaters.

"If you tell me what you typically eat, I can tell you how high your pesticide exposure is likely to be," said Cynthia Curl, an assistant professor in Boise State University's School of Allied Health Sciences and the lead author on this study.

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Half the pesticides found in urine of people who eat organic produce, study finds

Half the pesticides found in urine of people who eat organic produce, study finds

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