Published Jul 8, 2016

GMO Foods, Glyphosate, Autism & Obesity - Stephanie Seneff

Stephanie Seneff delves into the alarming health and environmental consequences of glyphosate, linking it to autism, obesity, and chronic diseases through mechanisms like microbiome disruption and manganese depletion, while highlighting its detrimental impact on ecosystems and plant resilience.
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  • Manganese Impact

    Glyphosate's impact on manganese levels is profound, affecting both human health and biological processes. explains that glyphosate disrupts bile acids, crucial for manganese distribution, leading to its accumulation in the liver and deficiency elsewhere 1. This imbalance can contribute to diseases like Parkinson's, as manganese travels along nerve fibers to the brainstem 1.

    Manganese is needed to detoxify glutamate, and glutamate excess in the brain is connected to autism.

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    Additionally, manganese deficiency affects mitochondrial function and brain structure, linking it to conditions such as autism and Alzheimer's 2.

       

    Gut Health

    Glyphosate significantly alters gut microbiome diversity, impacting overall health. highlights that glyphosate reduces beneficial bacteria, leading to gut permeability issues, commonly known as leaky gut 3. This disruption can cause systemic health problems, as harmful pathogens thrive and beneficial microbes diminish 4.

    Once you don't have a healthy gut, you're not going to have a healthy brain.

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    The imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to brain issues, including brain fog and increased susceptibility to infections 4.

       

    Estrogen Effects

    Glyphosate's role as an estrogen disruptor raises concerns for reproductive health and cancer. notes that even at parts per trillion, glyphosate can cause breast cancer cells to proliferate, indicating its estrogenic properties 5. This disruption is linked to increased menstrual issues and rising breast cancer rates 5.

    Really tiny amounts have huge impact, which is what's so scary with these estrogenic chemicals.

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    The mechanism remains unclear, but the presence of free estrogen-like chemicals in the bloodstream poses significant health risks 6.

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