The following is from Children’s Health Defense.

New research reviewed  in Reproductive Sciences shows that glyphosate, the chemical in Roundup and other herbicides, can cause lasting damage to reproductive organs even at levels deemed “safe” by regulators. The harm affects not only those directly exposed, but can also be passed down to future generations.

Glyphosate exposure was found to alter hormone levels, damage ovaries and uterus tissue, impair egg development, and trigger conditions similar to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers also noted significant changes in gene expression, increasing risks of  infertility, miscarriage, and reproductive diseases like endometriosis.

The chemical’s impact extends beyond immediate fertility concerns. Studies found measurable glyphosate residues in 60% to 80% of Americans, including pregnant women and children.

Key findings from the research include:

• Damage to ovarian and uterine tissue, including fat buildup and permanent follicle loss.
• Hormone disruptions lowering estrogen and raising testosterone and progesterone.
• Increased sensitivity of the uterus to estrogen, raising risks for endometrial diseases.
• Genetic changes passed on to offspring through epigenetic mechanisms.
• Enhanced toxicity from real-world herbicide mixtures combining glyphosate with other chemicals.

“Collectively, these findings raise concerns about potential associations between GBH exposure and female reproductive system diseases, including PCOS, endometriosis, and subfertility/infertility.”
— Study researchers

Glyphosate’s reproductive damage also affects men. Research shows that glyphosate disrupts the function of Leydig cells in the testes, reducing testosterone production and impairing male fertility.

The harm doesn’t stop at the reproductive system. Studies show glyphosate:

• Shuts down mitochondrial energy production, causing chronic fatigue and hormone issues.
• Blocks liver detox enzymes, leading to toxin buildup in the body.
• Destroys beneficial gut bacteria, causing gut inflammation and weakening immune defense.
• Binds to essential minerals like zinc and manganese, worsening oxidative stress.

Glyphosate is present in daily life without most people realizing it. As noted by a US Right to Know article article:

“People are exposed to glyphosate through skin contact, ingestion in food or water, and inhalation of airborne particles. Studies have detected glyphosate and its breakdown product (aminomethylphosphonic acid, or AMPA) in blood, breast milk, and urine.“

The real threat is that damage is silent until it’s too late, especially since most of these changes don’t come with warning signs.
You could be losing egg quality, disrupting your hormone rhythm, or developing uterine abnormalities long before symptoms like irregular periods or fertility struggles appear. By the time symptoms surface, much of the damage has already been done.

While exposure is widespread, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk:

• Choose organic produce, especially foods listed on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list.
• Avoid non-organic wheat, barley, oats, and legumes, which are often sprayed with glyphosate before harvest to speed drying.
• Replace processed foods and seed oils with healthy fats like  grass-fed butter, ghee, or tallow. Most seed oils, including soy, corn , and canola, come from crops heavily treated with glyphosate.
• Filter your tap water with a quality system, like a reverse osmosis filter, to remove glyphosate runoff common in agricultural areas.
• Support gut health by restoring beneficial bacteria with whole foods and minimizing processed food intake.
• Limit processed foods, which are a major hidden source of glyphosate exposure through ingredients like soy, corn, and wheat.
• Use natural lawn care products instead of chemical weed killers like Roundup that contain glyphosate.

Glyphosate’s effects are cumulative and widespread, but limiting your exposure now can help protect your reproductive health, metabolic function, and future generations.

Watch Dr. Joseph Mercola explain the dangers of glyphosate exposure in this short video.

For more information, read the full article here.