Glyphosate kills bacteria, including our microbiome

 

A genetically modified organism, or GMO, is a living thing (plant, animal, bacteria) that has had its genetics modified. Nature does this all the time through random gene mutations and the process of natural selection. Some geneticists can also do this.

Many people feel GMOs are bad for our health. There are two main reasons for this:

1) If we’re eating something genetically modified, do we really know what we’re eating?

2) Because a GMO designed to specifically resist a pesticide or herbicide means that chemical can then be spread in huge abundance.

My own views on this tend to disregard the first one. Just because DNA has been modified, that doesn’t make it bad. As we know, nature does this all the time. The second reason there, however, does cause some substantial concerns.

Glyphosate is one of the chemicals used to kill weeds. It’s a broad-spectrum herbicide that is generally used to kill weeds. Some crops have been genetically modified to resist the lethal effects of glyphosate, which means a farmer could spread glyphosate everywhere in a field and the only thing that would survive would be the crops he or she is trying to grow.

Glyphosate kills more than just “unwanted” plants, though. It can also damage the immune systems of insects. Even if you don’t care about insects, this is a concern because it also kills bacteria, fungi, and protists. It is the most widely used herbicide in the world. Due, in part, to its huge success, it’s now found in a variety of food products, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. In short, it’s getting into our food. And it kills bacteria.

Our microbiomes are made of bacteria.

  • It can disrupt the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria that live in the gut. These bacteria play a number of important roles in health, including digestion, immunity, and mood. Glyphosate doesn’t wipe out all our gut bacteria, but it sure does upset the balance.

  • It can interfere with the production of enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that play a role in a number of important bodily functions, including digestion, metabolism, and detoxification. Glyphosate can interfere with the production of enzymes, leading to a number of health problems.

One study found that glyphosate exposure was associated with a decrease in the abundance of beneficial bacteria in the gut. The study also found that glyphosate exposure was associated with an increase in the abundance of harmful bacteria.

Another study found that glyphosate exposure was associated with an increase in the risk of developing obesity and metabolic syndrome. The study also found that glyphosate exposure was associated with an increase in the risk of developing cancer.

Glyphosate has also been shown to disrupt the gut barrier, which is a layer of cells that protect the gut from harmful substances. When the gut barrier is disrupted, harmful substances can leak into the bloodstream, which can lead to a number of health problems, including health issues like pre-diabetes.

Here are some additional details about the effects of glyphosate on the microbiome:

  • Glyphosate can kill beneficial bacteria in the gut. Beneficial bacteria are important for a number of reasons, including:

    • They help to digest food.

    • They produce vitamins and other nutrients.

    • They help to protect the gut from harmful bacteria.

    • They help to regulate the immune system.

  • Glyphosate can increase the risk of developing diseases. Glyphosate has been linked to a number of diseases, including:

    • Obesity

    • Metabolic syndrome

    • Cancer

    • Autism

    • ADHD

    • Depression

    • Alzheimer's disease

It is important to reduce our exposure to glyphosate, and there are a number of things we can do to do this. We can:

  • Eat organic food. Organic food is grown without the use of synthetic herbicides, including glyphosate.

  • Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Glyphosate can be reduced from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables with soap and water.

  • Avoid products that contain glyphosate. Glyphosate is a common ingredient in herbicides, pesticides, and other products. We can avoid these products by reading labels carefully and choosing products that do not contain glyphosate.

  • Take fulvic acid as a supplement.

Fulvic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in soil and water. It is a complex mixture of organic molecules that have a number of beneficial properties, including:

  • Chelation: Fulvic acid can bind to heavy metals and other toxins, making them less harmful to the body.

  • Nutrient delivery: Fulvic acid can help to deliver nutrients to the cells of the body, improving their health and function.

  • Antioxidant activity: Fulvic acid can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

  • Immune support: Fulvic acid can help to support the immune system, making it more effective at fighting off infection.

Fulvic acid may help to mitigate some of the negative effects of glyphosate. For example, fulvic acid can bind to glyphosate, making it less harmful to the body. Fulvic acid can also help to deliver nutrients to the cells of the body, which can help to protect them from damage caused by glyphosate.

More research is needed to confirm the benefits of fulvic acid for mitigating the negative effects of glyphosate. However, there is some evidence to suggest that fulvic acid may be a helpful supplement for people who are exposed to glyphosate.

Glyphosate is a serious threat to our health, and it is important to reduce our exposure to this herbicide. We can reduce our exposure to glyphosate by eating organic food, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and avoiding products that contain glyphosate.

By taking these steps, we can reduce our exposure to glyphosate and protect our health.

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