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351: The Shocking Root Cause of Parkinson's Disease and How to Prevent It | Ray Dorsey, MD
Dec 11, 2023
Ray Dorsey, MD, Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester discusses the shocking root cause of Parkinson's disease and how to prevent it. Topics include the link between Parkinson's and environmental toxins, the benefits of fish oil, the dangers of chemical exposure in dry cleaning, the link between air pollution and neurodegenerative diseases, the cognitive cost of air pollution on children's IQ, minimizing exposure to herbicides and pesticides, understanding the role of toxins in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and advocating for awareness and prevention of Parkinson's disease.
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- Parkinson's disease is largely caused by exposure to environmental factors such as air pollution, pesticides, and chemicals like trichloroethylene (TCE).
- Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning, can contaminate drinking water and indoor air, leading to mitochondrial damage in nerve cells and the development of Parkinson's disease.
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Parkinson's disease might be man-made and environmentally mediated.
Dr. Ray Dorsey discusses the link between environmental factors and Parkinson's disease, suggesting that the disease is largely related to man-made conditions. He highlights the impact of air pollution, pesticides, and chemicals like trichloroethylene (TCE) in causing Parkinson's disease. Studies have shown that exposure to these toxins increases the risk of developing the disease.
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