GMO Foods, Glyphosate, Autism & Obesity - Stephanie Seneff

Wildlife Impact

Glyphosate's impact on wildlife is profound and troubling. Stephanie Seneff highlights the correlation between glyphosate usage and congenital heart defects in infants, alongside lung and lymph system issues. She collaborates with Nancy Swanson and Judy Hoy to explore these correlations, finding alarming patterns in both human and wildlife health 1. The use of glyphosate on GMO crops, which are engineered to resist it, allows for widespread application, exacerbating these issues 2.

It's really pretty amazing. We're finding, for example, congenital heart defects going up dramatically in the infant population in step with glyphosate usage on corn and soy crops.

--- Stephanie Seneff

This widespread application not only affects crops but also has far-reaching ecological consequences.

   

Resistance Issues

The increasing resistance of weeds to glyphosate has led to the introduction of more toxic chemical combinations. Stephanie Seneff explains that the addition of 2,4-D, a component of Agent Orange, is now being used alongside glyphosate to combat resistant weeds 3. This combination poses significant environmental and health risks, as these chemicals work synergistically to cause damage beyond their individual effects. The historical context reveals that glyphosate's introduction in 1975 marked a turning point in agricultural practices, with its usage skyrocketing alongside GMO crop development in the 1990s 4.

We're making things worse every year. This year we're introducing a new endless duo for the crops, which is going to be both glyphosate and two 4D.

--- Stephanie Seneff

This trend underscores the escalating environmental strain due to chemical reliance in agriculture.

   

Aquatic Impact

Glyphosate's effects extend to aquatic ecosystems, where it contributes to significant environmental challenges. Stephanie Seneff notes that glyphosate, along with antibiotics from confined animal feeding operations, contaminates waterways, leading to toxic environments and contributing to global warming through nitrous oxide emissions 5. Additionally, glyphosate acts as a metal chelator, impacting essential minerals like manganese and cobalt, which are crucial for both aquatic life and broader ecological health 6.

Glyphosate is a fantastic metal chelator, and it particularly impacts manganese and cobalt.

--- Stephanie Seneff

These disruptions highlight the broader ecological implications of glyphosate use, affecting both terrestrial and aquatic life.