Perchlorate facts and dangers

Perchlorate has become increasing threat to water supplies, milk, and lettuce because of the adverse effects it causes within the thyroid glands when people consume food and water contaminated with the dangerous chemical. Perchlorate is a byproduct of rocket fuel and naturally occurring substance. It builds up in the water supply when unused rocket ammunition or missiles are disposed of.

The chemical has recently been tested, and researchers found that when exposed to high amounts of it, it can cause thyroid disease by stopping the intake of iodine which is more harmful to women than men, 44 million women are at risk in the U.S alone.

When children and newborns are exposed to perchlorate, it stops hormone functionality and can cause the child to have growth defects. The good news is that as long as the person being affected stops exposure to the chemical, any negative health effects can be reversed/cured.