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Quantification of the Potential Impact of Glyphosate-Based Products on Microbiomes
Published on: January 10, 2022
Glyphosate as a Food Contaminant: Main Sources, Detection Levels, and Implications for Human and Public Health
Juliana Maria Bitencourt de Morais Valentim1, Carolina Coradi2, Natália Prudêncio Viana2
1Department of Pathological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
Abstract:
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum pesticide that has become the most widely used herbicide globally. However, concerns have risen regarding its potential health impacts due to food contamination. Studies have detected glyphosate in human blood and urine samples, indicating human exposure and its persistence in the organism. A growing body of literature has reported the health risks concerning glyphosate exposure, suggesting that the daily intake of contaminated food and water poses a public health concern. Furthermore, countries with high glyphosate usage and lenient regulations regarding food and water contamination may face more severe consequences. In this context, in this review, we examined the literature regarding food contamination by glyphosate, discussed its detection methods, and highlighted its risks to human health.
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