What is Glyphosate and why is it in my Cheerios?

Glyphosate is otherwise known as the main ingredient in Round-up in the USA.  We spray it on our weeds and US big business agricultural companies - such as Monsanto - spray this chemical on our food.  It is  most often used on our wheat products however it is now in our soil and fluidity has spread through other crops as well.  17 other countries have banned this chemical use.  United States companies continuously deny negative healthcare outcomes but have recently been forced by rising controversy to address the issue in the US court system.

Africa:
Malawi: Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development announced the suspension of import permits for glyphosate in April 2019.
Asia:
Vietnam: Vietnam announced that it banned the import of all glyphosate-based herbicides with in March 2019 following a cancer trial verdict from San Francisco
Sri Lanka: In 2015 a full import ban on all glyphosate-based herbicides was put in place by the then newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena. This ban was partly lifted in July 2018 but only for use on tea and rubber plantations.
Six Middle Eastern countries banned the import and use of glyphosate-based herbicides in coordination with each other in 2015 and 2016:

• Oman
• Saudi Arabia
• Kuwait
• United Arab Emirates
• Bahrain
• Qatar

Central America:
Bermuda: Bermuda’s Environment Minister Cole Simons confirmed the ban on glyphosate-based herbicides at a public meeting in January 2017.
St Vincent and the Grenadines: In August 2018 Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar called on all stakeholders to be understanding of the new suspension on glyphosate-based herbicides “in light of the nation’s quest to promote a safe working environment and good agricultural health and food safety practices.”
Europe:
Belgium: In October 2018 the ban on the sale of broad-spectrum herbicides (including glyphosate) to non-professional users entered in to force across Belgium.
Czech Republic: In 2018 the Czech Republic put strict restrictions on the use of glyphosate and banned pre-harvest spraying; “These substances (glyphosate-based herbicides) will only be employed in cases when no other efficient method can be used,” Agriculture Minister Miroslav Toman said.
Denmark: In July 2018, the Danish government implemented new rules banning the use of glyphosate on all post-emergent crops to avoid residues on foods.
France: In 2017 France banned the use of glyphosate and all other pesticides in public green spaces. In November 2018 President Macron said he would take all measures necessary to ensure that glyphosate-based herbicides are banned in France as soon as an alternative is available and at the latest within three years. However, he has since stated that this deadline may only be 80% met.
Italy: In August 2016 Italy’s Ministry of Health banned the use of glyphosate in public areas and also as a pre-harvest spray.
The Netherlands: From the end of 2015 the sale of glyphosate-based herbicides has been banned to all non-business entities.

There is a Glyphosate Residue Free Certification for Food Brands: - https://detoxproject.org/certification/glyphosate-residue-free/

You can also test certain foods and your water for glyphosate
- https://detoxproject.org/testing/glyphosate-test-home-food/

I highly encourage my patients to steer clear of glyphosate contamination the best that they can,  especially if they are experiencing any signs of a weak immune system.   Toxic substances support inflammation in the body and tax our natural detoxification pathways.  If you or your loved ones have further concern and would like to discuss, email me at lavinconsult@gmail.com 
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