Glyphosate Linked to Multiple Cancers Even at Safe Levels, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study shows glyphosate exposure, even at safe levels, can lead to various cancers in rats. Here's what you need to know.
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, has been under scrutiny for its health risks. A recent long-term study by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy exposes alarming findings: glyphosate exposure from prenatal stages can cause cancer in animals, with tumors in multiple organs like the liver, ovary, and thyroid. The doses used were within safe limits set by regulatory bodies, raising serious concerns for humans. The study supports previous findings by the WHO's IARC, which classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' in 2015. Prenatal exposure was particularly concerning, as it increased cancer vulnerability in young animals. With glyphosate detected in pregnant women's urine and linked to lower birth weights, the risks to humans, especially children, are significant. To minimize exposure, avoid using glyphosate-based products, choose organic foods, and wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.