Atrazine, the second-most-commonly-used herbicide in the US is not only banned for use in the EU, but it also has a zero-tolerance limit in foods sold there. Also, Bromine is thought to compete with Iodine for uptake in the body, which would explain rates of both Iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism.
La_Chalupacabra 0 points 2.3 years ago
Atrazine, the second-most-commonly-used herbicide in the US is not only banned for use in the EU, but it also has a zero-tolerance limit in foods sold there.
Also, Bromine is thought to compete with Iodine for uptake in the body, which would explain rates of both Iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism.