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The chemicals used to chlorinate tap water, may contribute to the spread of food allergies in the United States, established by American scientists whose work is published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. As stated in Allergy, Asthma, and Collegiate Press Release immunology, about 15 million Americans suffer food allergies, and this number continues to grow. Researchers are sure that this is also due to high doses of dichlorophenol – chemical used in pesticides and in chlorination water in the water supply. “This chemical is often present in pesticides, that farmers use to control pests and weeds, as well as in tap water, “- cited in the message words of an allergist, MD Elina Yershaw (Elina Jerschow). Scientists measured dichlorophenol in urine 2548 participants in a major national health study and nutrition held in 2005-2006. As a result, in the experiment 2211 people were included, 411 of whom were found food allergies, and another 1016 people were allergic reactions to environmental stimuli. Scientists believe that dichlorophenol in high concentrations weakens the internal barriers in the body, making it prone to allergies, they believe that food allergies and “external” can be associated. Researchers also emphasize that simple replacement of tap water by bottled in cooking is unlikely to solve the problem. “Other sources of dichlorophenol, such as those treated with pesticides fruits and vegetables can also play a large role in the occurrence food allergies, “says Yershaw. According to the Center for Control of incidence in the United States, the number of cases of food allergies in this country increased by 18% from 1997 to 2007. The most common allergens milk, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, fish, and shellfish act.
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