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Dr. Pasha, a functional urologist and surgeon, identifies paraquat as the number one toxic ingredient to ban. He notes it is a legal poison spread across America and into our food, a highly toxic herbicide that kills weeds but kills us fast. Despite being banned in over 70 countries, including China, paraquat is still widely used in American agriculture, with up to eight to ten million pounds spread on farmland. The biggest offenders he cites include crops such as soybeans, corn, peanuts, grapes, pistachios, and even cotton used for clothing.
He criticizes a recent development: section 454 or 453 (referred to as “section four fifty three” in the talk) a bill passed with no public vote. He claims this bill shields companies like Syngenta, the maker of paraquat, and similar companies from the consequences of poisoning Americans, and that the EPA approves it while the body rejects it. He explains the paradox of this situation in his view.
Regarding how deadly paraquat is, Dr. Pasha states that one sip can kill you and there is no antidote. He explains that paraquat causes multi-organ failure, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, and even the heart. It causes pulmonary fibrosis, as paraquat accumulates in the lungs and, over time, can cause scarring leading to respiratory failure. He also claims a link to Parkinson’s disease, indicating exposure could increase the risk of acquiring Parkinson’s disease by up to six times. Additional concerns he mentions include higher farmer mortality, DNA cellular death, and reproductive problems.
He references legal action, mentioning that there are 6,354 and counting lawsuits as of July 2025 with the maker Syngenta in settlement talks.
Bottom line, he asserts, paraquat is not just a weed killer; it is a neurotoxic, lung-scarring, DNA-mutant chemical sprayed on foods. Although banned globally, it remains in use in the USA.
What can be done now, according to Dr. Pasha? Share this information with loved ones; buy local and know your farmer—ask if they use herbicides such as paraquat or other herbicides. If possible, choose regenerative or organic options. He also urges avoiding ultra-processed foods with conventional ingredients and directs viewers to see the caption below for lists of foods most heavily sprayed by paraquat and other offenders. He concludes by encouraging voting with one’s wallet, asserting that people will be listened to when they make healthy choices, promoting “Healthy choices, stronger you.”