Key insights

• ⚗️ Glyphosate was originally developed as a tank scaleant and was later turned to after DDT was banned in 1973.
• 🌽 Monsanto initially developed glyphosate as a herbicide, leading to the widespread use of Roundup Ready corn that allowed for efficient herbicide application.
• 🌾 Glyphosate was initially developed for specific plants like soybean, barley, and sorghum, and its late application desiccates wheat, coinciding with a rise in celiac diseases and gluten allergies.
• ⚖️ Glyphosate exposure has been linked to a range of diseases, including Celiac disease, but litigation requires meeting a rigorous scientific standard known as the daubert hearing.
• 🔬 Glyphosate is possibly linked to diseases like Hodgkin's lymphoma and may impact children's health and sexual development.
• 🐸 Atrazine, a common pesticide in water, has been linked to disturbing effects on frogs, including chemical castration and gender alteration, with uncertain impacts on human health.

Q&A

• What is Atrazine, and what effects has it been linked to?

  Atrazine is a common pesticide found in water sources. Studies have shown that atrazine exposure caused disturbing effects on frogs, including chemical castration and gender alteration. Its impact on human health, especially on sexual development in children, remains uncertain.

• What are the potential effects of glyphosate on children and the environment?

  Glyphosate has been suggested to have potential harmful effects on children's health and sexual development. It is also considered as an endocrine disruptor similar to phthalates. Additionally, it is designed to kill plants and can harm the gut biome.

• What diseases have been linked to glyphosate exposure?

  Glyphosate exposure has been linked to a range of diseases, including fatty liver, kidney diseases, Celiac disease, and possibly Hodgkin's lymphoma. Litigation related to glyphosate requires meeting a rigorous scientific standard known as the Daubert hearing.

• How did glyphosate affect wheat and its relation to health issues?

  Glyphosate, initially developed for soybean, barley, and sorghum, was later found to desiccate wheat, preventing mold and enabling immediate harvest. The widespread use of glyphosate on wheat in 2006 coincided with an increase in celiac diseases and gluten allergies, marking the first direct application of glyphosate to food.

• What led to the widespread use of glyphosate?

  The creation of Roundup Ready corn by Monsanto led to the widespread use of glyphosate. Glyphosate-resistant corn allowed for efficient herbicide application, leading to a shift from manual labor to aerial spraying.

• What was glyphosate originally developed for?

  Glyphosate was originally developed as a tank scaleant and a herbicide by Monsanto. It was initially used as a herbicide and later became widely used with the development of Roundup Ready corn.

• 00:00 Glyphosate, originally developed as a tank scaleant, has been linked to many diseases and can cause severe damage to the gut biome. Monsanto turned to glyphosate after DDT was banned, and it has been associated with various health issues.
• 01:46 Monsanto originally developed glyphosate as a herbicide, and the creation of Roundup Ready corn led to its widespread use. Glyphosate-resistant corn allowed for efficient herbicide application and a shift from manual labor to aerial spraying.
• 03:15 Glyphosate, initially developed for soybean, barley, and sorghum, was later found to desiccate wheat, preventing mold and enabling immediate harvest. The widespread use of glyphosate on wheat in 2006 coincided with an increase in celiac diseases and gluten allergies.
• 04:23 Glyphosate exposure has been linked to a range of diseases, including Celiac disease, but litigation requires meeting a rigorous scientific standard known as the daubert hearing.
• 05:45 Glyphosate possibly linked to diseases like Hodgkin's lymphoma and potential harm to children
• 07:08 Atrazine, a common pesticide in the water, has been linked to disturbing effects on frogs, including chemical castration and gender alteration. Its impact on human health, especially on sexual development in children, remains uncertain.