Deet Insect Spray Exposed as Neurotoxic
source: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/deet-finally-exposed-neurotoxic/
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As you can see in this video, for years now the Mainstream has been pushing the toxic chemical Deet as a safe insect repellent. Now new research shows that the insect-repelling chemical deet actually functions in the same way as deadly nerve gases and dangerous pesticides, by attacking the nervous systems of both insects and mammals.
The chemical known as deet (for N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is found in nearly every commonly used mosquito repellent in the world, and eight billion doses have been applied since its introduction to the consumer market in 1957. The chemical was originally developed as an insect repellent by the U.S. Army in 1946, following experience with jungle warfare in World War II.
“These findings question the safety of deet, particularly in combination with other chemicals,” said researcher Vincent Corbel of Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement in Montpellier.
Read More: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/deet-finally-exposed-neurotoxic/
The chemical known as deet (for N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is found in nearly every commonly used mosquito repellent in the world, and eight billion doses have been applied since its introduction to the consumer market in 1957. The chemical was originally developed as an insect repellent by the U.S. Army in 1946, following experience with jungle warfare in World War II.
“These findings question the safety of deet, particularly in combination with other chemicals,” said researcher Vincent Corbel of Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement in Montpellier.
Read More: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/deet-finally-exposed-neurotoxic/
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60+ years later and we still fighting against this highly toxic chemical? What will it take?
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