Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange. VA presumes Veterans' early-onset peripheral neuropathy is related to their exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service when the disease appears within one year of exposure to a degree of at least 10 percent disabling by VA's rating regulations.
Agave nectar (sometimes called agave syrup) is most often produced from the Blue Agaves that thrive in the volcanic soils of Southern Mexico. Agaves are large, spikey plants that resemble cactus or yuccas in both form and habitat, but they are actually succulents similar to the familiar Aloe Vera.
The best tequilas are made solely from agave and are usually labeled as being 100%. Others may mix in some other bulk, such as sugar or corn, to supplement the agave, which is quite expensive. In order to be certified as tequila, however, at least 51% of the material used to make it must be agave.equila was mass produced and sold in Mexico during the 17th century. The first evidence that the agave plant was used to make an alchoholic drink dates back to the times of the Spanish Conquistadors nearly 500 years ago, who distilled the native drink into a stronger liquor.