The Hundred-Year Lie * Randall Fitzgerald

How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health. In the tradition of other crusading works, this devastating health exposé warns how thousands of man-made chemicals in our daily food, water, medicine, and environments are quietly turning human beings into the most polluted species on Earth.

The Story: Written by prominent investigative reporter Randall Fitzgerald, this eye-opening volume treats the history of modern industrial chemistry as a high-stakes investigation into global health. Fitzgerald completely shatters the long-standing corporate myth of "better living through chemistry" that was promised to the public when Congress originally passed the Pure Food and Drug Act a century ago. Instead, he establishes an uncompromising, research-backed ledger documenting how the chemical, pharmaceutical, and processed food industries have systematically introduced toxic synthetic elements into the mainstream food chain. The book details the staggering metrics of modern chemical exposure by tracing how everyday consumer products damage our biology. Fitzgerald reveals that the average individual now carries a "body burden" of over 700 synthetic chemicals, ranging from Teflon and plastics to various agricultural pesticides. The narrative examines alarming environmental parameters, uncovering studies that found toxic rocket fuel components in human breast milk and water supply contaminations that spark severe reproductive abnormalities. Rather than leaving readers in a state of panic, the work shifts toward a practical, health-oriented workspace. It provides actionable suggestions and dietary frameworks to help families lower their toxic exposure, detoxify their households, and reclaim a natural lifestyle. 

Perfect For: Health advocates, organic lifestyle enthusiasts, and consumers seeking an objective, data-dense look at food additives and pharmaceutical safety; students analyzing the history of corporate lobbying and environmental toxicology; and library collections focusing on preventative health and wellness.

First Published 2006. This Edition 2006 by Dutton Adult. Advance uncorrected proof.

Environmental Health & Toxicology / Investigative Journalism / Food Science & Nutrition Exposés / Corporate Corruption Reference / Consumer Advocacy