{"id":4814,"date":"2023-07-19T22:19:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T22:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=4814"},"modified":"2023-07-19T22:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T22:19:23","slug":"common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-500-increased-risk-of-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=4814","title":{"rendered":"Common Dry Cleaning Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-4815\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120.png 808w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-770x514.png 770w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-240x160.png 240w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-120-390x260.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Used across numerous industries and military applications, TCE is an industrial pollutant and solvent, known for its degreasing properties and utility in spot dry cleaning<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-parkinsons-disease#:~:text=The%20connection%20between%20TCE%20and,of%20cells%20known%20as%20mitochondria\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Although the usage of TCE has seen a decline, it remains deeply embedded in various industrial processes. The situation becomes direr when we consider the widespread contamination caused by TCE. It has permeated into half of the most toxic Superfund sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=gpt-4#user-content-fn-1%5E\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Moreover, several military bases, including Camp Lejeune, bear the brunt of this contamination. The omnipresence of TCE necessitates a profound understanding of its impact on public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an unsettling revelation that will prompt us to reconsider the choices we make daily, a growing body of scientific research has linked the widely used chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), to Parkinson\u2019s disease[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a>]. Parkinson\u2019s, a degenerative disorder affecting the nervous system, has seen an alarming global upsurge. The connection between this neural condition and TCE, a chemical ubiquitously found in industries such as dry cleaning and metal degreasing, is, indeed, deeply worrying [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-parkinsons-disease#:~:text=The%20connection%20between%20TCE%20and,of%20cells%20known%20as%20mitochondria\">2<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pervasive Threat: Trichloroethylene (TCE)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-holistic-living.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TCE-parkinsons-728x510.jpeg?ezimgfmt=rs:728x510\/rscb9\/ng:webp\/ngcb9\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-82113\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-holistic-living.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TCE-parkinsons-728x510.jpeg?ezimgfmt=rs:728x510\/rscb9\/ng:webp\/ngcb9\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82113\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Used across numerous industries and military applications, TCE is an industrial pollutant and solvent, known for its degreasing properties and utility in spot dry cleaning [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-parkinsons-disease#:~:text=The%20connection%20between%20TCE%20and,of%20cells%20known%20as%20mitochondria\">2<\/a>]. Although the usage of TCE has seen a decline, it remains deeply embedded in various industrial processes. The situation becomes direr when we consider the widespread contamination caused by TCE. It has permeated into half of the most toxic Superfund sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-parkinsons-disease#:~:text=The%20connection%20between%20TCE%20and,of%20cells%20known%20as%20mitochondria\">2<\/a>]. Moreover, several military bases, including Camp Lejeune, bear the brunt of this contamination. The omnipresence of TCE necessitates a profound understanding of its impact on public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the Connection: TCE and Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have suspected a potential association between TCE and Parkinson\u2019s disease for quite some time, and recent studies have lent considerable credence to this claim<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Animal studies show that TCE can enter the brain and inflict significant damage on the mitochondria, the cells\u2019 powerhouses<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. High doses of TCE can cause a selective loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells, a distinctive feature of Parkinson\u2019s disease in humans<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk is not confined to occupational exposure. TCE can seep into our lives through outdoor and indoor air, along with contaminated groundwater<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Case studies further illuminate the potential danger. The tale of former NBA player Brian Grant is particularly poignant. He was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s at 36, having likely been exposed to TCE as a child when his father was stationed at Camp Lejeune<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Likewise, a Navy captain developed Parkinson\u2019s disease 30 years after exposure to TCE-contaminated water at Camp Lejeune<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. These stories underline the difficulty in establishing a direct causal link between TCE exposure and Parkinson\u2019s disease as symptoms can manifest decades after exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Public Health: Proactive Measures against TCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The implications of TCE exposure demand urgent attention. Remediation of contaminated sites is a necessary first step<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Implementation of vapor remediation systems, akin to those used for radon, can help minimize indoor air exposure<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further research is required to comprehend how TCE contributes to Parkinson\u2019s disease and other associated health complications<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Monitoring TCE levels in various environments, including groundwater, drinking water, soil, and indoor and outdoor air, is indispensable for public health protection<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=gpt-4#user-content-fn-2%5E\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-holistic-living.com\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-500-increased-risk-of-parkinsons-disease\/\">https:\/\/www.healthy-holistic-living.com\/common-dry-cleaning-chemical-linked-to-500-increased-risk-of-parkinsons-disease\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Used across numerous industries and military applications, TCE is an industrial pollutant and solvent, known for its degreasing properties and utility in spot dry cleaning2. Although the usage of TCE has seen a decline, it remains deeply embedded in various industrial processes. The situation becomes direr when we consider the widespread contamination caused by TCE. It has permeated into half of the most toxic Superfund sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)2. Moreover, several military bases, including Camp Lejeune, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4814"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4816,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4814\/revisions\/4816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}