(NaturalHealth365)  The so-called “experts” told us it was safe.  They were wrong!  A growing body of research has uncovered a disturbing truth about glyphosate – the world’s most widely used weedkiller.

This chemical doesn’t just kill weeds; it slowly poisons your body in ways scientists are only beginning to understand.  The evidence mounting against this ubiquitous toxin reads like a horror novel, except this nightmare is unfolding in real-time, in real bodies – possibly even yours.  And as you read these words, glyphosate continues to silently accumulate in the organs of millions of unsuspecting victims.

The invisible pandemic in your pantry

Glyphosate is everywhere.  Recent studies have detected it in up to 80% of Americans tested, including children. It infiltrates our food, water, and even breast milk – passing from mother to infant in what should be nature’s purest food source.

A 2024 review published in Frontiers in Toxicology confirms that glyphosate “is widely spread in the environment, [and] the general population is daily exposed to it via different routes, including the consumption of both plant and non-plant based foods.”

What makes this finding particularly alarming is that once inside your body, glyphosate doesn’t just pass through.  Research reveals it “tends to accumulate in kidneys, liver and colon.”  Even more disturbing is the detection rate in the general population.

From farm to table to your bloodstream

Think you’re safe because you don’t spray weedkiller in your yard?  Think again.  The chemical has infiltrated our entire food chain.

A comprehensive 2023 review showed glyphosate enters human bodies through multiple routes: skin contact, breathing it in, drinking contaminated water, and most commonly, eating food with glyphosate residues.

Even more alarming, a recent study published in June 2024 in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety found glyphosate present “in the human seminal plasma in significant proportions” at concentrations “four times higher than those observed in blood plasma.”  The researchers observed a “strong positive correlation” between glyphosate and fertility problems, adding to growing evidence of its reproductive harm.

Conflicting claims: Science vs. industry

Despite mounting evidence of harm, regulatory agencies continue claiming glyphosate is safe.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains the chemical is “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans at doses relevant to human health risk assessments.”

But the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” WebMD reports that “a University of Washington review of numerous studies determined that glyphosate exposure may increase the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by up to 41%.”

Why the contradiction?  A recent article in Environmental Health noted that the EPA and IARC relied on different kinds of research to reach their conclusions.  The EPA’s assessment focused more on industry-funded studies, while the IARC considered a broader range of independent research.

Beyond cancer: The emerging health crisis

The dangers of glyphosate extend far beyond cancer.  A 2024 systematic review found that “glyphosate and its formulations are able to induce intestinal dysbiosis by altering bacterial metabolism, intestinal permeability, and mucus secretion, as well as causing damage to the microvilli and the intestinal lumen.”  According to researchers, these alterations can lead to intestinal and systemic diseases, including Crohn’s disease.

Recent human studies have also found possible links between glyphosate and:

• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
• Metabolic syndrome
• Cirrhosis
• Chronic kidney disease
• Infertility in men
• Disruption of the gut microbiome

Even more concerning, an April 2024 study in Environmental Research found that “gestational exposure to glyphosate is associated with adverse early neurodevelopment, with more pronounced delays at 24 months.”  This suggests the chemical may harm developing brains during critical periods of growth.

The Cover-up: Why haven’t you heard about this?

Despite the growing evidence of harm, public awareness remains limited.  The science is clear: according to a 2020 review, “glyphosate toxicity is clear in human cells.”  Yet the chemical continues to be sprayed on crops around the world.

Mexico banned glyphosate starting in January 2024, based on its “likely carcinogenic impact.”  Yet, it remains one of the most widely used agricultural chemicals in the United States.

Industry influence may explain part of the disconnect between science and policy.  As one researcher noted in Environmental Health, there is an urgent need for “additional studies … to evaluate levels of glyphosate and related metabolites in the general population and in workers.”

Protecting yourself in a contaminated world

In a world where glyphosate has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our food supply and environment, what can you do to protect yourself and your family?

1. Choose organic foods whenever possible – they’re grown without synthetic herbicides like glyphosate
2. Filter your drinking water with systems certified to remove pesticides
3. Avoid direct contact with herbicides in your home, garden, and community
4. Reduce consumption of processed foods, especially those containing corn, soy, wheat, and oats – crops commonly sprayed with glyphosate
5. Support policies requiring stricter testing and regulation of agricultural chemicals

Geography matters too.  According to WebMD, “a recent study of pregnant women in Idaho found that those who lived less than one-third of a mile from fields treated with glyphosate had much higher levels of it in their urine than those who lived farther away.”

Until regulators take action based on the growing body of independent science, your health and future remain at risk from this invisible threat lurking in your daily bread.  To protect yourself in today’s toxic world, discover essential immune-boosting strategies from 34 leading health experts in the Immune Defense Summit created by Jonathan Landsman and NaturalHealth365 Programs.

Sources for this article include:

Thelancet.com
Usrtk.org
Frontiersin.org
PSU.edu
NIH.gov
Biomedcentral.com