Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in history, sprayed on over 175 million acres of U.S. farmland and more than 440 million acres globally. Its prevalence is largely due to genetically engineered "Roundup Ready" crops like corn, soybeans and cotton, designed to withstand the chemical. However, mounting scientific evidence suggests that even trace amounts of glyphosate may pose serious health risks.
Alarmingly, common foods tested in the report contained glyphosate levels far exceeding what independent scientists consider safe. Popular products like Original Cheerios with 1,125.3 parts per billion (ppb), Oreos, Doritos and Ritz Crackers were among the 29 items found with high contamination.
U.S. regulatory standards permit a daily intake of 1.75 milligrams per kilogram of body weight—significantly higher than the European Union's 0.3-milligram limit. Yet, research indicates harm may begin at just 0.1 ppb, prompting calls for stricter limits – 12 times lower than Europe's and 70 times lower than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's current allowance.
The health implications are profound. Studies show that even minuscule glyphosate exposure can damage genes, organs and gut bacteria. In rats, 0.05 ppb altered 4,000 genes, while 700 ppb – the allowable level in U.S. drinking water – caused severe liver and kidney damage. Fish exposed to 10 ppb exhibited toxic liver effects.
Worse, glyphosate cannot be washed off or broken down by cooking. Residues persist in food for over a year, even after freezing or processing....<<<Read More>>>...
