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1 Research suggests the following herbicide and desiccant, when combined with lectin-rich foods such as peas, beans or potatoes, can trigger the neurological damage seen in patients with Parkinson's disease:

  • Glyphosate
  • Diquat
  • Dicamba
  • Paraquat

    Research shows the desiccant paraquat can trigger Parkinson's disease when combined with plant lectins found in peas, beans, potatoes and many other foods, as the lectins can transport the toxin into the brain. Learn more.

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