Glyphosate: how it's harming you

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Paul Saladino1h 12m · 2022-08-23

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Not SupportedLeafy greens contain oxalates and isothiocyanates which can inhibit iodine absorption and negatively impact thyroid function.Not SupportedCruciferous vegetables like kale and cauliflower contain goitrogens that can block iodine absorption and negatively impact thyroid function.Well SupportedOrganic kale can have higher levels of thallium than non-organic kale.Well SupportedPaul Saladino advocates for an animal-based diet as the most optimal for humans, citing it as the least toxic and most nutrient-rich and bioavailable.Well Supported

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Grains contain digestive enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, which hinders mineral absorption.

Well SupportedAn animal-based diet can help fix autoimmunity by providing necessary nutrients and minimizing immune triggers.

Well SupportedBuying organic fruit and seeking honey from regions not near agriculture can help limit glyphosate exposure.

Well Supported100% of a studied population had glyphosate in their urine, suggesting it is nearly impossible to avoid.

Not SupportedLacinato kale can accumulate high levels of toxic thallium from contaminated soil.

Well SupportedChronic cardio combined with a diet high in grains and phytic acid may contribute to stress fractures.

Well SupportedThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) found glyphosate in 28 out of 28 tested children's cereal samples, with 26 exceeding the EWG's benchmark of 160 parts per billion.

Well SupportedOver 90-100% of people have detectable levels of glyphosate in their biology, indicating widespread environmental exposure.

Well SupportedFermenting oatmeal in warm water with an acidic substance for multiple days can significantly decrease saponins, pesticides, heavy metals, and phytic acid.

Well SupportedIndividuals with high thallium levels from kale contamination experienced significant improvements after eliminating kale.

Well SupportedGrass-finished beef should have lower levels of glyphosate, PFAS, and microplastics compared to grain-finished beef.

Well SupportedThallium is highly toxic and has no established threshold limits in soils, agricultural products, feedstuffs, or foodstuffs in most countries.

Not SupportedKale contains isothiocyanates, pesticides like D-cal, and thallium, which can affect the thyroid.

Partially SupportedMedical doctors rarely suggest that vegetables containing plant defense chemicals could cause health problems.

Partially SupportedMany common oat-based breakfast cereals, including various Quaker Oats products, contain significant levels of glyphosate, often exceeding 1,800 parts per billion.

Partially SupportedJoe Rogan has reported improvements in vitiligo when following a carnivore diet and later an animal-based diet that includes some fruit.

Partially SupportedReverse osmosis is the most effective method for ensuring glyphosate-free water.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate may disrupt the gut microbiome by inhibiting the shikimate pathway, which is involved in folate production in plants.

Partially SupportedThe Animal-Based Nutrition Research Foundation (ABNRF) plans to conduct randomized controlled trials comparing animal-based diets, plant-based diets, and AHA diets for autoimmune conditions.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate has an additive effect with genistein on estrogen receptor activation and cell growth.

Partially SupportedCheerios are alleged to contain glyphosate, a probable human carcinogen.

Partially SupportedSome individuals may experience autoimmune symptom improvements by eliminating vegetables from their diet.

Partially SupportedGeneral Mills has faced lawsuits regarding glyphosate in Cheerios.

Partially SupportedMajor pesticides, including glyphosate formulations, are more toxic to human cells than their declared active ingredients alone.

Not SupportedGlyphosate is not benign for humans, and its safety is questionable based on recent studies.

Partially SupportedAmericans consume approximately 1.5 grams of natural pesticides per person per day.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate is present on food products such as bread, pizzas, produce, fruits, and vegetables.

Partially Supported80-90% of grain-based products in the US are contaminated with glyphosate.

Partially SupportedExcessive kale consumption may lead to toxicity in some individuals.

Not SupportedGlyphosate is not beneficial for humans, and individuals should aim to reduce exposure.

Not SupportedEating soy is detrimental from a hormonal perspective for both men and women, with a particularly pronounced effect on men.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate is classified as a class II carcinogen by IARC and has been associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Partially SupportedGrass-finished beef should be lower in glyphosate, PFAS, and microplastics compared to grain-finished beef.

Partially SupportedDino kale (Lacinato kale) appears to contain the most thallium among kale varieties studied.

Not SupportedThe benefits of plant-derived polyphenols like genistein may not be achievable through other means without side effects.

Not SupportedGenistein in soy can reduce male fertility by decreasing testosterone and sperm counts.

Partially SupportedVitamin K1 has no demonstrated effects on cardiovascular risk, unlike vitamin K2.

Partially SupportedCows kept in genetically modified free areas have significantly lower glyphosate concentrations in their urine compared to conventionally raised cows.

Not SupportedOral exposure to increasing doses of Roundup in rats was associated with pathologies ranging from mild liver lesions to fibrosis.

Not SupportedGenistein, a polyphenol found in soy and beans, can have negative effects in humans, including lowering fertility and detrimental effects on the male reproductive system and pregnancy progression.

Partially SupportedGrain-fed animals may bioaccumulate glyphosate from their feed.

Partially SupportedResidential pesticide exposure, including glyphosate, is associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate was classified as a Class 2 carcinogen.

Partially SupportedThe Great Plains Laboratory GPL-TOX test can identify exposure to pesticides and environmental contaminants.

Partially SupportedFindings on thallium in kale are good science, though preliminary and not yet ready for broad population extrapolation.

Partially SupportedPlants produce natural pesticides to deter consumption.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate infiltrates the brain in a dose-dependent manner and increases pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha, which has implications for neurodegenerative disorders.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate's mechanism of action involves oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate is likely present in most oats.

Limited ResearchIt is not yet clear whether glyphosate causes cancer in humans, and it does not appear to be beneficial.

Partially SupportedThyroid cancer risk increases proportionally to the number of pesticides subjects were exposed to 20 years prior.

Partially SupportedTo live optimally, one must be informed and live with intention regarding environmental toxins and food choices.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate exposure can be significantly lowered by avoiding grains, beans, tofu, and certain processed foods.

Partially SupportedVegetables contain defense chemicals like isothiocyanates and goitrin that can be harmful to humans.

Not SupportedFennel should be avoided due to its oxalate content.

Partially SupportedDrinking water is likely contaminated with glyphosate in areas east of Denver, Colorado, and in much of the central and eastern United States.

Limited ResearchThe safe or harmful levels of glyphosate for humans are unclear.

Partially SupportedA symmetrical parkinsonian syndrome developed in a 54-year-old man one month after intense exposure to glyphosate.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides can affect the immune system by altering the complement cascade and impairing phagocytic function.

Partially SupportedExposure to non-toxic doses of glyphosate reduced testosterone production in male rat offspring.

Partially SupportedExposure to glyphosate-based herbicides is correlated with a higher frequency of miscarriages, pre-term births, and teratogenicity in human pregnancies.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate and Roundup formulations are associated with adverse effects on the brain and behavior and increase the risk of neurological diseases.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate and Roundup exposure are associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, involving damage to dopaminergic neurons.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate levels can be checked from Great Plains Laboratory and tracking them longitudinally may be informative.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate has cytotoxic, genotoxic effects, and causes inflammation in the immune system and gut.

Partially SupportedOrganic grass-fed beef should have lower exposure to glyphosate and GMOs.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate can reduce progesterone production in human placental cells at concentrations higher than those causing cell death.

Partially SupportedThere is evidence linking Roundup to an elevated risk of autism.

Partially SupportedReverse osmosis is the best method to ensure glyphosate-free water.

Partially SupportedHerbicides and insecticides have similar toxicity profiles across all cell types.

Not SupportedCheerios are not good for human consumption.

Partially SupportedPesticide formulations often contain confidential 'adjuvants' that can significantly increase toxicity compared to the active ingredient alone.

Partially SupportedThe science on glyphosate requires consideration of dosing, reasonable human exposure levels, and the effects of additives in formulations.

Not SupportedGlyphosate increases estrogen receptor alpha and beta expression ratio, inducing human breast cancer cell growth.

Not SupportedAvoiding grains, beans, soy, and processed foods may reduce exposure to glyphosate and genistein, potentially mitigating glyphosate's estrogenic effects.

Not SupportedChronic oral exposure to Roundup caused anxiety and depression-like behaviors in mice.

Not SupportedGlyphosate-based herbicides have been shown to cause cardiac defects in fish and birth defects in rats, mice, and chickens.

Not SupportedKale may be bad for you in some cases.

Partially SupportedPurchasing organic food as much as possible is recommended to minimize pesticide intake.

Partially SupportedChoosing organic kale can help avoid exposure to DDE.

Partially SupportedParaquat dichloride was associated with thyroid cancer in all models analyzed.

Not SupportedLiving a life without attention to environmental toxins, food choices, or sleep environment can lead to unnecessary suffering.

Partially SupportedHigher frequency of organic food consumption is associated with reduced cancer risk.

Not SupportedKale is frequently contaminated with pesticides, including glyphosate and dacthal, which have negative endocrine-disrupting effects on the thyroid.

Not SupportedChronic exposure to ultra-low doses of glyphosate-based herbicides (0.1 parts per billion) can result in liver and kidney damage in rats.

Partially SupportedThe speaker's autoimmune disease and vitiligo are improving with an animal-based diet and supplements including bone marrow, liver, and beef organs, while ditching multivitamins.

Limited ResearchThe EWG benchmark of 160 parts per billion for glyphosate is based on animal studies, and the precise harmful level for humans is currently unclear and debated.

Not SupportedPaul Saladino believes oats and wheat are not optimal foods for humans due to phytic acid and digestive enzyme inhibitors.

Not SupportedSynthetic pesticides sprayed on plants should be a concern because their effects on humans are not well understood, and exposure should be minimized.

Not SupportedGlyphosate is a problematic substance for humans with expected negative effects.

Partially SupportedEight out of nine tested Roundup formulations were up to 1,000 times more toxic than their active ingredients.

Not SupportedPesticides, including glyphosate, dactal, and 24d, should be avoided if possible.

Partially SupportedPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a concern.

Partially SupportedNon-organic leafy greens contain pesticides such as 2,4-D, D-cal, and paraquat.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate has been found in significant levels in many beers and wines, including some organic varieties.

Partially SupportedFungicides are highly toxic chemicals, with toxicity observed at concentrations 300 to 600 times lower than agricultural dilutions.

Partially SupportedConsuming meat and organs is recommended over processed foods like Cheerios.

Partially SupportedConsider the origin and glyphosate testing of meat, honey, and fruit for potential exposure.

Not SupportedThe acceptable daily intake (ADI) of pesticides may not reflect relevant environmental exposures because it is calculated from the toxicity of the active principle alone, not the mixture.

Partially SupportedParaquat is a common pesticide applied to bananas.

Partially SupportedExposure to organophosphate pesticides may correlate with suicide rates.

Partially SupportedGeneral Mills has faced lawsuits regarding glyphosate in Nature Valley products.

Partially SupportedThe EPA's legal limit for glyphosate in oats is 30 parts per million, which is higher than the EWG's benchmark of 160 parts per billion.

Partially SupportedMany plant defense chemicals (natural pesticides) have not been adequately studied in humans, and their long-term effects are unknown.

Not SupportedThe surfactant POEA in Roundup is more toxic than glyphosate and can cause lung hemorrhage and lung epithelial cell damage.

Not SupportedConsidering pesticide risks requires studying glyphosate with its full formulation and adjuvants, not in isolation.

Not SupportedGlyphosate is present in common foods like Cheerios, grains, plants, and vegetables, and should be avoided.

Not SupportedChronic low-dose glyphosate studies suggest significant harm to humans and animal models.

Not SupportedGlyphosate combined with POEA or an IPA salt has significantly worse hemodynamic effects in swine than glyphosate with a sodium hydroxide base.

Partially SupportedResearch on Roundup formulations may yield different results than research on glyphosate alone.

Partially SupportedA 2000 study concluded that Roundup herbicide does not pose a health risk to humans under present and expected conditions of use.

Partially SupportedThe International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as a Group 2 carcinogen in 2015.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate was listed as a substance known to cause cancer by the state of California in July 2017.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate was detected in the majority of human urine samples tested.

Partially SupportedThe combination of multiple pesticides can have a synergistic effect, increasing impact beyond the sum of individual pesticides.