Glyphosate Toxicity
Glyphosate is a worldwide commonly used herbicide and is the primary toxic chemical in Roundup™, as well as in many other herbicides.
Growing number of clinical studies have discovered glyphosate exposure to be a cause of many chronic health problems including heart disease.
It can enter the body by direct absorption through the skin, by eating foods treated with glyphosate, or by drinking water contaminated with glyphosate.
You can accidentally inhale Roundup or get it in your eyes when spraying it on plants. If you apply the chemical and then smoke or eat before washing your hands, you could swallow Roundup.
Roundup stays in the soil for up to six months and appears in vegetables and other plants grown in soil previously treated with the herbicide. You can get Roundup exposure if you eat these plants.
Some symptoms of exposure to Roundup can appear right away, and others develop over time. Here are some of the signs of Roundup exposure that can develop right away:
Eye irritation
Skin irritation
Irritation in the nose and throat
Increased saliva
Burns in the mouth and throat
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Death
A pet or other animal that touches or eats plants on which Roundup spray has not yet dried can experience vomiting, diarrhea, sleepiness, drooling, and loss of appetite.
Hundreds of lawsuits allege a link between Roundup exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in your lymphatic system, which is supposed to fight disease in your body. Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, develop tumors in a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
There are several things you can do to minimize and even eliminate glyphosate contamination, but the most important is to protect your body with natural defenders. That way, as we are chronically exposed to glyphosate, our bodies can safely deal with it before long-term damage is done.
The most effective glyphosate defense team includes:
Citrus pectin: A soluble fiber known to detoxify heavy metals and clear cholesterol through its superior binding powers
Alginates (purified from kelp): Proven to protect against pesticide toxicity and effectively remove heavy metals and toxins
Glycine: An amino acid needed to create glutathione, a powerful detoxifier and antioxidant that also protects the liver against toxicity. Interestingly, the body can mistake glyphosate for glycine during protein synthesis, tricking it into storing toxic glyphosate in tissues and organs. By supplementing with extra glycine, we can prevent glyphosate from being stored, enhance glutathione activity, and help support healthy protein production.
The top glycine-rich sources include collagen and bone broth, but it’s also found in legumes, meat, dairy, poultry, eggs and fish. Even some fruits and vegetables contain glycine, like spinach, cabbage, kale, bananas and cauliflower.
Gingko biloba: An ancient herb found to be a powerful protector against glyphosate toxicity
Organic Iceland kelp: A rich source of protective minerals including iodine, which prevents the absorption of radioactive ions and toxic pesticide halogens like fluoride, bromide, and chlorine
Probiotics and prebiotics: Needed to restore beneficial gut bacteria killed off by glyphosate
In my practice, I recommend a targeted detox formula with these detox binders, to safely remove glyphosate and other toxins, prevent them from being stored in the body, and support thyroid, GI health, and other key systems in your body.
If you suspect that you have glyphosate toxicity, we can test you and recommend a complete protocol.
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