Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest-growing neurological illness, may be fueled by a common and frequently used drug.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothing for over a century. It contaminates the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, 15 toxic Superfund sites in Silicon Valley, and up to one-third of the country’s groundwater. TCE is linked to miscarriages and congenital heart problems, as well as a 500% greater chance of Parkinson’s disease.
Effects of Cleaning Chemical TCE Exposure
Too much acute exposure to TCE is thought to irritate the lungs and skin as well as cause lightheadedness and headaches.