In the present world use of pesticides in farming is very common. Due to use of excessive pesticides certain fruits and vegetables are known to contain pesticide residues. Farmers spray their crops with pesticide to keep pests from harming their agriculture. When pesticides are applied to crops, it can leave residue on the food which is then sold in grocery stores.Although environmental agencies regulates the amount of pesticide that is used to ensure safety, the leftover pesticide residue on food are toxic and can still affect our health.
A new study from Harvard University has found that men who eat fruits and vegetables that have leftover pesticide residue have lower sperm counts and a lower percentage of healthy sperm. Researchers analyzed samples of sperm among a group of 155 men who were all going to a fertility clinic from 2007 to 2012. All the men reported that they and their…
