Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment

As disturbing research about the weed killer comes to light, more people are trying to avoid it

The ubiquitous use of glyphosate in industrial agriculture has spurred greater research into its consequences and movements to limit its use. Prayong k/Shutterstock

Of all the pesticides in our food supply today, the most concerning to consumers is likely glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Roundup herbicide.

Residues of the well-known weed killer have been discovered in a wide range of staple food products sold in top grocery stores, meaning we are all at risk of inadvertent exposure from the foods we eat. Glyphosate has been at the center of a flood of lawsuits filed by individuals who used glyphosate products long-term in their jobs or on their lawns or gardens, and then developed cancer. However, research links glyphosate not to just cancer, but to other health problems, including reproductive issues, birth defects, and gut health concerns.