A study from Arizona State University has linked glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup that has been linked to brain inflammation and potential neurological damage. Found in common foods like cereal, oats and orange juice, the herbicide’s widespread use is under renewed scrutiny.
The research tested glyphosate exposure on mice, finding that even low doses caused persistent brain damage. Lead researcher Ramon Velazquez highlighted the growing concern over glyphosate’s long-term safety, particularly in rural communities where exposure is higher.
Glyphosate is the most widely applied herbicide in the United States, used in farming, public spaces and residential areas. Current EPA regulations allow limited amounts of glyphosate residue on food products, but the new findings suggest these levels may not be safe for human health.
Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America, has long criticized glyphosate’s presence in foods. Her group has pushed for the chemical’s removal, particularly from products consumed by children. Honeycutt warned that glyphosate exposure could have severe consequences for public health.
The study has fueled momentum among health-conscious parents advocating for changes to food safety standards. Inspired by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., these activists argue for stricter oversight of agricultural chemicals and greater accountability for corporations.
With the Trump administration set to take over environmental policy, advocates hope the study will lead to a reevaluation of glyphosate’s role in American agriculture. The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger protections against harmful chemicals in the food supply.
