“Going Green” has become a buzzphrase around the globe, at least among English-speaking countries. But glysophate, an herbicide, may just make plants greener… and infertility rates higher. Hence, “going green” with glysophate could be dangerous.
A recent Reuters news report links glysophate (found in the top selling weed killer in America) to potential fertility issues in the human population. Earthjustice, an environmental organization, is even calling for a glysophate ban internationally, though it’s not likely without a shut-down from the EPA.
To add fuel to this fire, only this past January, a respected, retired Purdue University scientist and professor noted that there seemed to be a connection between glysophate and spontaneous abortions (and infertility) in a variety of farm animals. The University prof concluded that glysophate could be just as harmful to people.
To be fair, the manufacturers of glysophate disagree vehemently and tout their product’s friendliness to animals and humans. Though it’s a weed killer that is so commonly used that it’s tough to avoid it, they say that it’s not a contributor to fertility issues in animals or humans.
What does that mean for you? If you’re trying to become pregnant, it may be worth your while to avoid using any products on your garden or lawn that contain glysophate. That way, you’ll at least be avoiding additional contamination.
Again, the evidence seems to be circumstantial at this point in time; however, we’re devoted to bringing you reports of potential contributors to and education about environmental issues and infertility.