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> "A significant finding from our study reveals that just 0.002 percent glyphosate, a difference of about 300 times less herbicide than the lowest concentration
by crmd 4y ago
> "A significant finding from our study reveals that just 0.002 percent glyphosate, a difference of about 300 times less herbicide than the lowest concentration recommended for consumer use, had concerning effects on the nervous system."
Many toxicity studies feed animals millions of times more of the substance than a human would ever be exposed to, in order to produce a result. This is not the case here. Also, it seems to target the GABA-A receptor, which is pretty stable across species.
- jjtheblunt 4y ago
- brutusborn 4y ago300 times is definitely worrying, but it still seems higher than people would be exposed to. Surely after degradation of the chemical on surfaces, water flushing plants and dilution when ingested, humans would never be exposed to a concentration that high. The highest levels recorded in people in the US is ~2 µg/L [0]. It's probable that it still affects GABA receptors at this level but I'm hoping it has negligible effects. [0] https://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/whats_new_071922_1.html https://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/whats_new_071922_1.html