Glyphosate High Risk

The world's most widely used herbicide, marketed as Roundup and many generic versions. Used in agriculture, lawn care, and garden weed control. Found as residue in many foods and detected in most people tested.

Health Concerns

  • Classified as probable human carcinogen by IARC
  • Linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma in multiple studies
  • May disrupt gut microbiome
  • Potential endocrine disruption
  • Possible effects on kidney and liver
  • Skin and eye irritation from direct contact

Environmental Impact

  • Harms beneficial soil bacteria and fungi
  • Toxic to aquatic organisms
  • Contaminates groundwater
  • Contributes to decline of monarch butterflies (kills milkweed)
  • May harm earthworms and bees
  • Promotes herbicide-resistant 'superweeds'

Regulatory Status

Banned or restricted in many countries. Legal battles ongoing. Some US cities and states have restricted use.

What to Avoid

Products containing glyphosate, isopropylamine salt of glyphosate. Brand names include Roundup, Rodeo, Ranger Pro.

Safer Alternatives

Manual weeding, mulching, vinegar-based herbicides, corn gluten meal, flame weeding for paths

Products That May Contain This Chemical

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