Golf Course Nearby? Parkinson’s Risk May Be 2x Higher

A new population-based study just dropped a major bombshell, as highlighted by Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s newsletter.

And the closer you live, the higher the risk—especially if you rely on groundwater for drinking. Pesticides also blow through the air and infiltrate heating and cooling systems.

⛳ Why Golf Courses?

• Golf courses are treated with high volumes of pesticides, including paraquat and rotenone.

• These chemicals are neurotoxic—they damage the dopamine-producing neurons associated with Parkinson’s.

• They don’t just stay on the grass—they seep into groundwater and drift in the air.

📈 What the Study Found:

• 🏡 Living within 1 mile = 126% greater Parkinson’s risk

• 📍 1–2 miles = 198% risk increase (peak zone)

• 🌍 Drinking water near golf courses = ~2x higher risk

• 🚰 Vulnerable groundwater areas = 82–90% increased risk

🛡️ What You Can Do (Starting Today)

1. Upgrade Your Water Filter
→ Use a reverse osmosis system to remove pesticides, microplastics, and toxins.
💡 Think of it as an insurance policy for your brain.

2. Prioritize Organic for the “Dirty Dozen”
→ Avoid pesticide-laden produce like:

• Strawberries

• Spinach

• Apples

• Peppers

✅ Save money by skipping organic on the “Clean Fifteen” (avocados, onions, etc.).

3. Know Your Neighborhood
→ Check how close you live to golf courses, farms, or heavily landscaped areas.
→ Request a water quality report if your home uses well or municipal groundwater.

4. Invest in a High-Quality Air Filter
→ Not all HEPA filters remove pesticides. Look for air purifiers that combine HEPA filtration with activated carbon or zeolite filters, which are specifically designed to trap volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pesticide residues.
🛑 Avoid basic HEPA-only models—they filter particles like dust and pollen but won’t catch chemical vapors.
💡 Look for terms like “gas-phase filtration,” “VOC filtration,” or “formaldehyde removal” in product descriptions.

🧠 Bottom Line:

You can’t control every environmental toxin, but you can reduce your exposure.

Read Rhonda Patrick’s Breakdown here…