“Oxidative stress” — an organism is said to experience oxidative stress when the effects of prooxidants (e.g. free radicals, reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species) exceed the ability of antioxidant systems to neutralize them.

“Organophosphate” — the general name for esters of phosphoric acid. Many of the most important biochemicals are organophosphates, including DNA and RNA and they are the basis of many insecticides, herbicides, and nerve agents.

“Insecticide” —  pesticides that are formulated to kill, harm, repel or mitigate one or more species of insect.

“Nutraceutical” — a product isolated or purified from foods, and generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with food and demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease.

“Neurotoxin” — chemicals that cause central nervous system (CNS) problems such as dizziness, headaches and ability to think clearly.