Comments on: Scientists Say Pesticides and Other Pollutants May Be Linked to Diabetes

By: mark

mark — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:51:49 +0000

Salacia Oblonga inhibits the breakdown of oligosaccharides (disaccharides and trisaccharides) such as sucrose, maltose, etc. into monosaccharides and inhibits the absorption of monosaccharides such as glucose, mannose, etc. in the body, preventing blood sugar levels from rising.Salacia oblonga also has a positive side effect as a weight inhibitor and allows the patient to stop putting any excess body weight.

By: dog looks for safe lawn

dog looks for safe lawn — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:05:48 +0000

Recently I conversed with some leading environemntal activists and several research scientists – the majority of whom have diabetes – I am wondering if their direct exposure to these poisons (pesticides) has, in fact, caused serious damage to their pancreas. None of these people are over weight; they regularly exercise and their diet compared to the general population is healthy…so what gives?

By: Dr. Richard A. Cassidy

Dr. Richard A. Cassidy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:27:58 +0000

This is a remarkable study. Of the six POPs studied, 2 chlordane compounds -oxychlordane and trans-nanochlor had the highest association with the prevalence of diabetes. Chlordane was used extensively in agriculture from the 1950s until banned in 1975 but still found in the soil. Chlordane was mainly used for corn and soybean production and on vegetable crops. Contaminated corn and soybeans fed to livestock results in the bioaccumulation of chlordane compounds (oxychlordane, trans-chlordane, heptachlor epoxide, and nonachlor) in the fat of these farm animals. HOWEVER, USEPA STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE LIVING IN CHLORDANE-TREATED HOMES MAY BE INHALING 10 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF CHLORDANE AS INGESTING FROM FOOD. Considering that 30 million homes have been treated, inhaling of chlordane in homes over many years may be a risk factor not currently appreciated. My published studies have shown that exposing human white blood cell to level of chlordane found in blood of the US populace cause increase oxidant production that are known to damage the cell that produce insulin.