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# About this EPUB
This EPUB Updated: May 4, 2019
This book is about to finding important research into how glyphosate affects the body, and removing the hysteria and fake news surrounding glyphosate. All this research was done by one person, the authora and took many hours.
# Introduction
This is a collection of studies showing how glyphosate, the active
ingredient in Roundup pesticide, affects many metabolic pathways in
humans, including interfering with the creation of neurotransmitters.
The process of a substance binding up another chemical is called "chelation".
Here are some more defintions:
1. A method of removing certain heavy metals from the bloodstream, used
especially in treating lead or mercury poisoning.
2. A controversial treatment for arteriosclerosis that attempts to remove
calcium deposits from the inner walls of the coronary arteries.
3. Chelation is a type of bonding of ions and molecules to metal ions. It
involves the formation or presence of two or more separate coordinate
bonds between a polydentate ligand and a single central atom. Usually
these ligands are organic compounds, and are called chelants, chelators,
chelating agents, or sequestering agents.[^definechelation]
## A bit about glyphosate
1. It was once used to clean metal pipes.
2. It is an isopropylamine salt.
2. It was invented in Switzerland in 1950 and first synthesized by Monsanto in 1970.[^glyithaca]
3. Roundup is formulated to get glyphosate into every cell of a plant.
This is how glyphosate interrupts the Shikimate pathway in plant cells.
Thus, Roundup cannot be washed off like other pesticides.
3. In plants, glyphosate interrupts the Shikimate pathway so the plant
can no longer make energy. Mammals do not have the Shikimate pathway but
there is mounting evidence that glyphosate harms other life also. One way
it harms life is by locking up minerals so neither food crops, nor humans,
can use them.
4. Many crops are sprayed with Roundup, a formulation of glyphosate and
other chemicals, in order to kill the harvest all at the same time. This
"increases yield", even though some parts of the crop may not be totally
ripe at the time of spraying. 2 days later, the crop is harvested.
5. Monsanto's US patent expired in 2000.
6. Glyphosate is poorly absorbed from the digestive tract and is largely
excreted unchanged by mammals. Ten days after treatment there were only
minute amounts in the tissues of rats fed glyphosate for three
weeks.[^glycornell]
7. Glyphosate Pubchem entry: <https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/glyphosate>
Includes the chemical names glyphosate and glyphosphate.
### What are other names for glyphosate?
1. IUPAC name: N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine[^glywiki]
2. It might be a monoammonium salt, glyphosate hydrochloride, calcium salt, dilithium salt, magnesium salt, monopotassium salt, and more.[^glypubchem]
3. Yerbimat.
4. Gliphosate
### What are brand names of glyphosate?
1. Accord
5. Pondmaster.
2. RangerPro.
3. Rodeo
2. Roundup
4. Touchdown Hi-Tech, Touchdown Total, and Touchdown IQ.
[^glywiki]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyphosate>
[^definechelation]: Wikipedia. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation>
[^glyithaca]: "Herbicides found in human urine." Retrieved 4/29/2019.
<http://www.ithaka-journal.net/herbizide-im-urin?lang=en>
[^glycornell]: Extoxnet, glyphosate. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/dienochlor-glyphosate/glyphosate-ext.html>
[^glypubchem]: Pubchem glyphosate entry. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/glyphosate>
# Study 1: Glyphosate binds minerals and cuts off the production of neurotransmitters and hormones
...a visual connection of the routes of diseases and cancer.
This is very serious as it affects so many different pathways in the human body.
This study from: [here](https://www.academia.edu/5772865/GLYPHOSATE_IT_BINDS_MINERALS_AND_CUTS_OFF_THE_PRODUCTION_OF_NEUROTRANSMITTERS_AND_HORMONES....A_VISUAL_CONNECTION_OF_THE_ROUTES_OF_DISEASES_AND_CANCER)
and [here](https://www.academia.edu/5772865/GLYPHOSATE_IT_BINDS_MINERALS_AND_CUTS_OFF_THE_PRODUCTION_OF_NEUROTRANSMITTERS_AND_HORMONES....A_VISUAL_CONNECTION_OF_THE_ROUTES_OF_DISEASES_AND_CANCER).
> With the significant increase in genetically modified organisms or
“GMO” crops (e.g., RoundUp Ready® crops), the wide-spread use of the
herbicide glyphosate (i.e., RoundUp® herbicide) has raised concerns.
Glyphosate may not break down in the soil after contacting plants. The
herbicide kills many types of soil microbes, including microbes that make
micronutrients plant-available.
> Glyphosate strongly chelates micronutrients in the soil, including
copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt and zinc.
> Thus, the use of GMO crops can decrease herbicide costs at the expense
of plant health. Accordingly, and potentially, what these GMO crops (Corn,
Soy, Millet, Cassava, Rice, Sugar Cane Beets, Wheat and many others)
when consumed by Mammals and Man are a food source that is less
nutritious and a biochemical chain reaction disaster, that binds, blocks
and disrupts essential micronutrient minerals, enzymes and hormones that
provide metabolic energy and free radical protection of the mitochondria
of all our life giving cells!
> In its most basic application, Glyphosate disrupts every enzymatic DNA
and RNA function by chelating the most essential minerals that we need
for these functions….. copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt
and zinc.
> **It also cuts off and effects the bioavailability of all B-Vitamins and
the protein conversion amino acid Trytophan, which then effects Serotonin
and Melatonin synthesis**... resulting in a cascade of neurological
dysfunctions, diseases and cancers.
Thus, glyphosate exposure interrupts many enzyme functions in many places
in the body, causing a myriad of subtle disorders. And there are studies that
show there is Roundup in human and animal food. There are more studies
that show glyphosate in human urine, see the following chapter.
One of the biggest collections of studies is the PAN "Glyphosate
Monograph" from 2016, also listed later in this book. EPUB version: http://tiny.cc/glymonoepub
# How common are GMO crops?
1. 92% of corn grown in the US is GMO corn. Source: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/incidence-of-gmo-corn-cotton-and-soy.html>
2. 94% of soy grown in the US is GMO soy. Source: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/incidence-of-gmo-corn-cotton-and-soy.html>
3. Other GMO crops: eggplant, sugar beets, wheat, millet, cassava, rice.
Most crops of corn, wheat, and soy are sprayed with Roundup at harvest
time. Two days later they are dead and harvested.
Non-GMO crops are not always safe either. They are also sprayed with
Roundup on a regular basis to kill the whole crop at once at harvest time,
and "increase yields". GMO crops are simply changed in some ways. Some
GMO crops are "Roundup Resistant" and are called RR crops. They can be
sprayed with Roundup several times per growing season and the Roundup
will not kill the crop, but it will kill the weeds around the crop.
Source for graph above: [USDA.gov](https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/adoption-of-genetically-engineered-crops-in-the-us.aspx).
Direct link to [USDA Excel spreadsheet](https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/DataFiles/47649/alltables.xls?v=2576.3).
Any product made from a crop sprayed with Roundup is a problem.
## What are ingredients made from wheat?
Wheat, starch (made from wheat), vegetable protein (from wheat), wheat protein. There are others.
## What are ingredients made from corn?
Corn, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, anything with the word "corn" or
"maize" in it, corn sweetener. Lots of the time "glucose" a form or sugar,
is made from corn.
## What is "starch" or "food starch" or "modifided food starch" made of?
It can be made from corn or wheat. In Canada the nutritional label
must show the source of the starch, like "wheat starch". In the US this is
not required but some US companies still show the source of the starch on
the food label.
Almost all medications in pill form contain corn starch. Corn starch is
used as a filler.
## Glyphosate is found in human food and urine
Here are some studies which found glyphosate in food, or glyphosate or
metabolites (AMPA) in human urine. This shows we are consuming
glyphosate on a regular basis.
1. High levels of glyphosate [found in American food](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/high-levels-of-glyphosate-found-in-many.html)
2. Norwegian study shows [more Roundup in food (soybeans)](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/norwegian-study-shows-more-roundup-in.html).
3. Glyphosate found in [11 of 24 US breakfast foods](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/glyphosate-found-in-11-out-of-24.html) including organic food.
4. [93% of people tested positive for glyphosate](https://www.organicconsumers.org/blog/wake-and-smell-poison) (urine test)
4. [Gluten-free foods have high levels](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/canadian-test-gluten-free-foods-have.html) of glyphosate. Canadian study.
5. [More American foods](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/high-levels-of-glyphosate-found-in-many.html) contain glyphosate. Including Kellogg's, Pepsico, Stacy's, General Mills, Lucy's, Back To Nature, Nabisco, Little Debbie, Campbell's soup, Cheerios, Doritos, Oreos, Goldfish and Ritz crackers and Stacy’s Pita Chips. The highest levels detected were found in General Mills' Original Cheerios.
6. [60% of UK bread](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/2014-60-of-bread-in-uk-contains.html) contains pesticides.
6. USDA: [85% of foods tested contain glyphosate](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/usda-85-of-foods-tested-contain.html), even organic food.
7. German study: [100% of people tested](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/german-study-found-glyphosate-in-urine.html) were exposed to glyphosate.
8. Europe's food safety org (EFSA) [will release studies on glyphosate](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/europes-food-safety-org-to-release.html). (It's probably released now.)
9. History of inflammatory diseases, [Google spreadsheet](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/history-of-inflammatory-diseases-raw.html). As the use of glyphosate has risen, so has the rate of various inflammatory diseases.
This is a graph which shows as the usage of glyphosate and GMO crops increase, so do various inflammatory diseases.
Now that we can see how often glyphosate is used on food crops, and people are eating glyphosate, let's see the effects of when certain vitamins are not available for the human body to use.
# The Rise of depression and anxiety
Millennials are reporting higher rates of anxiety and depression but
there are many factors tha feed into this depression. Anxiety is highly
correllated with depression, they tend to be together.
1. [Americans say they are more anxious today than a year ago](https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/apa-public-opinion-poll-annual-meeting-2018). Poll from American
Psychiatry Society. Released May 7, 2018.
2. Majority of Americans Say They are Anxious about Health; Millennials
are More Anxious than Baby Boomers.
[Article](https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/majority-of-americans-say-they-are-anxious-about-health-millennials-are-more-anxious-than-baby-boomers).
Released May 22, 2017.
2. [Anxiety among millennials is on the rise.](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/anxiety-among-millennials/57268/)
Released Jan 21, 2019. Open Access Government. This seems to be a UK site.
And stress can add to anxiety and depression.
1. [Millennials struggling to manage workplace stress.](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/millennials-struggling-workplace-stress/56305/).
Released Jan 3, 2019. Open Access Gov't.
3. [Millennials and stress](Millennials and Stress). From [HealthStatus](https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/depression-stress-anxiety/millennials-stress/).
Compares stress of different generations. "Recent findings have
discovered that Generation Millennial is really Generation Stress.
Participants in studies have found that when Millennials rate their
stress it is at a resounding 5.4 average. Baby Boomers registered at 4.7
and the Matures or WWII group is stressed only at a 3.7 level.
Millennials add that stress keeps them awake at night and they are unsure
of where they are going in life."
But parenting and psychological factors also play a role in how Millennials
perceive their world, if they perceive it as safe, or dangerous. Sometimes
this is due to their broken sense of fairness, or their sense of entitlement,
i.e. the sense of "things should be given to me, not earned".
1. [Why people under 35 are so unhappy](https://qz.com/529162/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy/).
Happiness = Reality - Expectations. If someone has unreasonbly high expectations
they set themselves up for constant disappointment.
2. [The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s your broken idea of fairness](https://oliveremberton.com/2014/the-problem-isnt-that-life-is-unfair-its-your-broken-idea-of-fairness/).
3. [How campus culture leads to distorted thinking](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/greg-lukianoffs-story/399359/). Greg Lukianoff. September 2015.
Backstory to the book ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’. [US Amazon link](https://smile.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation-ebook/dp/B076NVFT5P/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=coddling+of+the+american+mind&qid=1556629086&s=books&sr=1-3).
But, in my opinion, the lack of the body's access to vitamins in the
first place, can prevent clear thinking and thus prevent people from
being realistic, and developing coping skills that actually work.
**Theory:** glyphosate is locking up vitamins and minerals so the body
can no longer use them, resulting in nutritional deficiencies, which results
in more depression and anxiety symptoms.
Now if we look at all the people who have symptoms of depression and
anxiety, and compare those to nutritial deficiencies, a more clear
picture starts to emerge.
## Vitamin and mineral deficiency symptoms
Now that we can see that glyphosate locks up vitamins and minerals the
body cannot access, what happens when the body can't get these vitamins
and minerals? What are the symptoms? As you read through the symptoms
of various vitamin deficiencies notice all the neurological problems, like
anxiety and depression, that result from these deficiencies.
Major (macro) minerals are: Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Sulfur.
Minor (trace) minerals are:
Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Germanium, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Molybdenum,
Nickel, Rubidium, Selenium, Silica, Vanadium, Zinc. [^mineralslife]
[^mineralslife]: Life Enthusiast. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.life-enthusiast.com/articles/symptoms-of-mineral-deficiencies/>
Good graph of mineral depletion in soil.
## B6 deficiency
B6 is also known as pyridoxine.
From Healthline[^b6defhealthline]:
Vitamin B6 deficiency is more common in people with liver, kidney,
digestive or autoimmune diseases, as well as smokers, obese people,
alcoholics and pregnant women. More recently, it’s been found that B6 has
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it may play
a role in helping prevent chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer.
1. Skin rashes. Low B6 can be a factor in seborrheic dermatitis. Rash has an oily, flaky appearance.
2. Cheilosis, which are red cracked and sore lips. Deficiencies of riboflavin, folate, iron and other nutrients can also cause this condition, as can sunny, dry or windy weather and other external factors.
3. Sore, glossy tongue. Tonue may be sore, smooth, inflamed, red, or swollen.
4. Mood changes like depression, anxiety, irritability, and decreased pain resistance.
Try 50-80mg of B6 daily to help this.
5. Weakened immune function. B6 helps in production of antibodies and directs actions of white blood cells.
6. Fatigue. Even if you get enough sleep you might still feel tired. Try supplementing with this form of B6: pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP).
7. Unexplained tingling in hands or feed.
8. Seizures.
9. High Homocysteine Homocysteine is a byproduct created during protein
digestion. A B6 deficiency, as well as folate and B12, can result in an
abnormally high blood level of homocysteine, as these B vitamins are
needed to help process homocysteine. ncreased homocysteine levels have
been linked with several health issues, most notably heart disease and
stroke, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. When homocysteine is elevated, it
can damage blood vessels and nerves.
[^b6defhealthline]: Healthline.com. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b6-deficiency-symptoms>
## B12 deficiency
B12 is also called cobalamin.
From Webmd[^b12defwebmd]:
You may also be more likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency if you have:
* Atrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned
* Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12
* Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite
* Immune system disorders, such as Graves' disease or lupus
You can also get vitamin B12 deficiency if you follow a vegan diet
(meaning you don't eat any animal products, including meat, milk, cheese,
and eggs) or you are a vegetarian who doesn't eat enough eggs or dairy
products to meet your vitamin B12 needs. In both of those cases, you can
add fortified foods to your diet or take supplements to meet this need.
From Prevention.com[^b12defprevention]:
As you age, your body's ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food slows.
Why's it so important to get enough B12? It's crucial for a healthy brain
function and maintaining your immune system, and it plays a role in DNA
and red blood cell creation. And, your metabolism can't run smoothly
without enough of it.
The result of coming up short on vitamin B12 can be anything from intense
fatigue to wonky vision. If the symptoms below sound familiar, ask your
doctor to run a blood test to check your levels.
You can barely stay awake in the afternoon—even if you slept 8 hours.
"Fatigue is one of the first signs of B12 deficiency," says Lisa Cimperman, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Other symptoms:
1. A feeling of pins and needles in the hands or feet.
2. You forget someone's name or you forget where you put things.
3. You feel wobbly or dizzy.
4. Your skin looks pale.
5. Your tongue is smooth and red. Burning or soreness on the tongue is also reported. A person may lose weight becasue food no longer tastes good.
6. Anxiety. Every little thing makes you cry or worried.
7. In very bad cases, low B12 can cause blurry vision, double vision, a shadow in your eye, sensitivity to light or even vision loss when the problem affects the optic nerve.
[^b12defwebmd]: Webmd. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes#1>
[^b12defprevention]: Prevention Magazine. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.prevention.com/health/a20486443/signs-of-b12-deficiency/>
## Cobalt deficiency
1. Cobalt, and B12, is responsible for red blood cell formation.
2. It aids in the performance of the nervous system. Thus a deficiency
will show symptoms as neurological symptoms (memory problems, problems
concentrating, moodiness, etc).
From NutritionalHQ[^cobaltdefnutr]:
What is cobalt? It is a trace mineral that makes up the main part of B12.
See the connection to B12 again?
The amount of cobalt in food is directly related to the amount of cobalt
in the soil in which plants grow.
[^cobaltdefnutr]: NutritionalHQ.com. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.nutritionalhq.com/what-is-cobalt/>
[^cobaltdefeuromd]: EuroMD.com. Retrieve 4/29/2019. <https://euromd.com/21-healthy-living/138-beauty-and-fitness/4-vitamins-and-supplements/post-4244-cobalt-in-the-human-body/>
From EuroMD[^cobaltdefeuromd]:
Cobalt's function: helps produce thyroid hormones, prevents artherosclerosis,
part of enzymatic process, growth of bone tissue, involved in hemoglobin
synthesizing and red blood cell production, increases activity of
white blood cells which are a major part of the immune system, destroys
cancer cells.
Cobalt deficiency symptoms:
1. Significant blood loss.
2. Diseases of gastrointestinal tract.
3. Presence of helminths (parasitic worms especially roundworm or tapeworm).
4. Atrophy of gastrointestinal mucosa.
5. Lack of B12 (in blood?, the source wasn't clear)
6. Severe fatigue or weakness.
7. Dystonia (mild depression).
8. Memory problems.
9. Atopic dermatitis.
10. Slow recovery from illness.
11. Delayed development in children.
## Copper deficiency
Copper deficiency is also known as hypocupremia, copper transport disease,
Kinky Hair syndrome, Menkes disease, Steely Hair syndrome, and X-linked copper
deficiency.
Some symptoms are: anemia, frequent infections due to low white blood
cell count. Weakness, numbness in hands and feed, general weakness in
body, inadequate neurotransmitters, like reduced dopamine, which will
reduce feelings of pleasure/fun or understanding rewards, brittle bones,
blood vessel weakness and heart abnormalities, hair appears sparse,
steely, tangled, or kinky, failure to thrive in children, face may appear
pudgy with rosy cheeks and sagging skin, developmental delay in kids,
seizures, low pigmentation.[^copperdefbuoyhealth]
Some more info from "Acquired Copper Deficiency: A Potentially Serious
and Preventable Complication Following Gastric Bypass
Surgery"[^copperdefnih]:
We here describe two patients who presented with severe gait
abnormalities (walking problems) and anemia combined with neutropenia several years after
roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery for obesity who were found to be
severely copper deficient. Intravenous copper repletion resulted in the
rapid correction of hematologic indices; combined intravenous and oral
copper supplementation and eventual oral copper supplements alone
normalized serum copper levels in each patient but resulted in only
partial resolution of the neurologic deficits.
See also [this WebMD article on copper](https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-902/copper).
[^copperdefnih]: Griffith DP, Liff DA, Ziegler TR, Esper GJ, Winton EF. Acquired copper deficiency: a potentially serious and preventable complication following gastric bypass surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009;17(4):827–831. doi:10.1038/oby.2008.614. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712481/>
[^copperdefbuoyhealth]: Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.buoyhealth.com/diagnoses-a-z/copper-deficiency/>
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## Iron deficiency
</div>
## Manganese
1. Manganese is the main antioxidant in mitochondria of cells.
2. A number of enzymes depend on manganese.
3. It is required for bone development.
4. It is used in wound healing.
5. Iron and manganese can share common absorption and transport pathways
6. Supplemental magnesium (200 mg/day) has been shown to slightly decrease manganese bioavailability in healthy adults,
7. Supplemental calcium (500 mg/day) slightly decreased manganese bioavailability in healthy adults.
### Signs of Manganese Deficiency
1. Impaired growth and reproductive function.
2. Skeletal abnormalities.
3. Impaired glucose tolerance.
4. Altered carbohydrate and fat metabolism.[^mangdeforegon]
[^mangdeforegon]: Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/manganese>. This includes a table of recommended daily doses of managanse.
**Sources**
1. <https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/manganese>.
2. "Manganese." WebMD. <https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-182/manganese>
## Magnesium deficiency
From Healthline.com[^magdefhealthline]:
Magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia, is an often
overlooked health problem.
While less than 2% of Americans have been estimated to experience
magnesium deficiency, one study suggests that up to 75% are not meeting
their recommended intake.
1. Muscle twitches or cramps. In worst cases there may be seizures or convulsions.
2. Mental disorders like apathy (emotional numbness or lack of emotions), depression, anxiety.
3. Osteoporisis, or brittle bones. Brittle bones break more easily.
4. Fatigue and muscle weakness (myasthenia) and also mental exhaustion.
5. High blood pressure.
6. Asthma. An inhaler with magnesium sulfate is sometimes given to people with severe asthma. Evidence for the effectiveness of dietary magnesium supplements in asthmatic individuals is inconsistent.
7. Irregular heartbeat. It is not uncommon for children to have an irregular heartbeat and it eventually goes away. People may also have heart palpitations which are pauses between heartbeats. Other symptoms are lightheadedness, shortness of breath, chest pain or fainting.
8. Irritability. Taking a product called Calm, which has magnesium in it, has treated irritability in some people.
[This
chart](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms#section8)
shows how much magnesimum a person needs by age. Men age 31-50 years
need 420mg per day.
[^magdefhealthline]: Healthline. Retrieved 4/29/2019.
<https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms>.
This source also has links to other studies.
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## Nickel deficiency
</div>
## Zinc deficiency
From Life Enthusiast[^mineralslife]:
Acne, anemia, hair loss (alopecia), brittle nails, depression,
diarrhea, eczema, fatigue, frizzy hair, high cholesterol, loss of taste,
impaired wound healing, impotence, irritability, lethary (not enough energy to do stuff),
loss of smell, memory loss, pica (eating wool, hair, dirt, etc), poor growth,
poor testes function (possibly including low testosterone), sterility,
white spots on nails.
# What's the solution?
Do not eat glyphosate or factory-farmed foods from large mega-corporations.
These are often sold in chain stores.
Eat from local CSA farms, or other local organic farms. Ask if they use Roundup
at harvest time. If they do, avoid then at all costs.
# More studies about glyphosate
1. On Blogspot: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/database-of-glyphosate-studies-by.html>
2. Studies about glyphosate in food. Scroll down a bit to see the subheading "Glyphosate in food". <>
## The PAN Glyphosate Monograph from 2016
This contains a bibliography and summary of 600+ studies showing the
dangers of glyphosate and Roundup to a variety of organisms in a variety
of conditions.
1. View online only: <https://issuu.com/pan-uk/docs/glyphosate_monograph_complete?e=28041656/43997864>
2. Link to page with PDF: <https://panap.net/2016/10/comprehensive-new-review-monsantos-glyphosate-underscores-urgent-need-global-action/>
3. Direct link to PDF: <http://files.panap.net/resources/Glyphosate-monograph.pdf>
4. Alt link to PDF on Dropbox: <https://www.dropbox.com/s/g8hny1l4b7obx7n/Glyphosate-monograph2016.pdf?dl=0>
## More reading material
1. Mason, Rosemary. "We are what we eat. The poisoning of our food supply." <https://www.academia.edu/6880239/We_are_what_we_eat._The_poisoning_of_our_food_supply>.
This even has info on a new, previously unknown, dangerous organism in much higher concentrations of Roundup Ready (RR) crops.
# About this EPUB
This EPUB Updated: May 4, 2019
This book is about to finding important research into how glyphosate affects the body, and removing the hysteria and fake news surrounding glyphosate. All this research was done by one person, the authora and took many hours.
# Introduction
This is a collection of studies showing how glyphosate, the active
ingredient in Roundup pesticide, affects many metabolic pathways in
humans, including interfering with the creation of neurotransmitters.
The process of a substance binding up another chemical is called "chelation".
Here are some more defintions:
1. A method of removing certain heavy metals from the bloodstream, used
especially in treating lead or mercury poisoning.
2. A controversial treatment for arteriosclerosis that attempts to remove
calcium deposits from the inner walls of the coronary arteries.
3. Chelation is a type of bonding of ions and molecules to metal ions. It
involves the formation or presence of two or more separate coordinate
bonds between a polydentate ligand and a single central atom. Usually
these ligands are organic compounds, and are called chelants, chelators,
chelating agents, or sequestering agents.[^definechelation]
## A bit about glyphosate
1. It was once used to clean metal pipes.
2. It is an isopropylamine salt.
2. It was invented in Switzerland in 1950 and first synthesized by Monsanto in 1970.[^glyithaca]
3. Roundup is formulated to get glyphosate into every cell of a plant.
This is how glyphosate interrupts the Shikimate pathway in plant cells.
Thus, Roundup cannot be washed off like other pesticides.
3. In plants, glyphosate interrupts the Shikimate pathway so the plant
can no longer make energy. Mammals do not have the Shikimate pathway but
there is mounting evidence that glyphosate harms other life also. One way
it harms life is by locking up minerals so neither food crops, nor humans,
can use them.
4. Many crops are sprayed with Roundup, a formulation of glyphosate and
other chemicals, in order to kill the harvest all at the same time. This
"increases yield", even though some parts of the crop may not be totally
ripe at the time of spraying. 2 days later, the crop is harvested.
5. Monsanto's US patent expired in 2000.
6. Glyphosate is poorly absorbed from the digestive tract and is largely
excreted unchanged by mammals. Ten days after treatment there were only
minute amounts in the tissues of rats fed glyphosate for three
weeks.[^glycornell]
7. Glyphosate Pubchem entry: <https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/glyphosate>
Includes the chemical names glyphosate and glyphosphate.
### What are other names for glyphosate?
1. IUPAC name: N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine[^glywiki]
2. It might be a monoammonium salt, glyphosate hydrochloride, calcium salt, dilithium salt, magnesium salt, monopotassium salt, and more.[^glypubchem]
3. Yerbimat.
4. Gliphosate
### What are brand names of glyphosate?
1. Accord
5. Pondmaster.
2. RangerPro.
3. Rodeo
2. Roundup
4. Touchdown Hi-Tech, Touchdown Total, and Touchdown IQ.
[^glywiki]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyphosate>
[^definechelation]: Wikipedia. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation>
[^glyithaca]: "Herbicides found in human urine." Retrieved 4/29/2019.
<http://www.ithaka-journal.net/herbizide-im-urin?lang=en>
[^glycornell]: Extoxnet, glyphosate. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/dienochlor-glyphosate/glyphosate-ext.html>
[^glypubchem]: Pubchem glyphosate entry. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/glyphosate>
# Study 1: Glyphosate binds minerals and cuts off the production of neurotransmitters and hormones
...a visual connection of the routes of diseases and cancer.
This is very serious as it affects so many different pathways in the human body.
This study from: [here](https://www.academia.edu/5772865/GLYPHOSATE_IT_BINDS_MINERALS_AND_CUTS_OFF_THE_PRODUCTION_OF_NEUROTRANSMITTERS_AND_HORMONES....A_VISUAL_CONNECTION_OF_THE_ROUTES_OF_DISEASES_AND_CANCER)
and [here](https://www.academia.edu/5772865/GLYPHOSATE_IT_BINDS_MINERALS_AND_CUTS_OFF_THE_PRODUCTION_OF_NEUROTRANSMITTERS_AND_HORMONES....A_VISUAL_CONNECTION_OF_THE_ROUTES_OF_DISEASES_AND_CANCER).
> With the significant increase in genetically modified organisms or
“GMO” crops (e.g., RoundUp Ready® crops), the wide-spread use of the
herbicide glyphosate (i.e., RoundUp® herbicide) has raised concerns.
Glyphosate may not break down in the soil after contacting plants. The
herbicide kills many types of soil microbes, including microbes that make
micronutrients plant-available.
> Glyphosate strongly chelates micronutrients in the soil, including
copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt and zinc.
> Thus, the use of GMO crops can decrease herbicide costs at the expense
of plant health. Accordingly, and potentially, what these GMO crops (Corn,
Soy, Millet, Cassava, Rice, Sugar Cane Beets, Wheat and many others)
when consumed by Mammals and Man are a food source that is less
nutritious and a biochemical chain reaction disaster, that binds, blocks
and disrupts essential micronutrient minerals, enzymes and hormones that
provide metabolic energy and free radical protection of the mitochondria
of all our life giving cells!
> In its most basic application, Glyphosate disrupts every enzymatic DNA
and RNA function by chelating the most essential minerals that we need
for these functions….. copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt
and zinc.
> **It also cuts off and effects the bioavailability of all B-Vitamins and
the protein conversion amino acid Trytophan, which then effects Serotonin
and Melatonin synthesis**... resulting in a cascade of neurological
dysfunctions, diseases and cancers.
Thus, glyphosate exposure interrupts many enzyme functions in many places
in the body, causing a myriad of subtle disorders. And there are studies that
show there is Roundup in human and animal food. There are more studies
that show glyphosate in human urine, see the following chapter.
One of the biggest collections of studies is the PAN "Glyphosate
Monograph" from 2016, also listed later in this book. EPUB version: http://tiny.cc/glymonoepub
# How common are GMO crops?
1. 92% of corn grown in the US is GMO corn. Source: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/incidence-of-gmo-corn-cotton-and-soy.html>
2. 94% of soy grown in the US is GMO soy. Source: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/incidence-of-gmo-corn-cotton-and-soy.html>
3. Other GMO crops: eggplant, sugar beets, wheat, millet, cassava, rice.
Most crops of corn, wheat, and soy are sprayed with Roundup at harvest
time. Two days later they are dead and harvested.
Non-GMO crops are not always safe either. They are also sprayed with
Roundup on a regular basis to kill the whole crop at once at harvest time,
and "increase yields". GMO crops are simply changed in some ways. Some
GMO crops are "Roundup Resistant" and are called RR crops. They can be
sprayed with Roundup several times per growing season and the Roundup
will not kill the crop, but it will kill the weeds around the crop.
Source for graph above: [USDA.gov](https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/adoption-of-genetically-engineered-crops-in-the-us.aspx).
Direct link to [USDA Excel spreadsheet](https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/DataFiles/47649/alltables.xls?v=2576.3).
Any product made from a crop sprayed with Roundup is a problem.
## What are ingredients made from wheat?
Wheat, starch (made from wheat), vegetable protein (from wheat), wheat protein. There are others.
## What are ingredients made from corn?
Corn, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, anything with the word "corn" or
"maize" in it, corn sweetener. Lots of the time "glucose" a form or sugar,
is made from corn.
## What is "starch" or "food starch" or "modifided food starch" made of?
It can be made from corn or wheat. In Canada the nutritional label
must show the source of the starch, like "wheat starch". In the US this is
not required but some US companies still show the source of the starch on
the food label.
Almost all medications in pill form contain corn starch. Corn starch is
used as a filler.
## Glyphosate is found in human food and urine
Here are some studies which found glyphosate in food, or glyphosate or
metabolites (AMPA) in human urine. This shows we are consuming
glyphosate on a regular basis.
1. High levels of glyphosate [found in American food](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/high-levels-of-glyphosate-found-in-many.html)
2. Norwegian study shows [more Roundup in food (soybeans)](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/norwegian-study-shows-more-roundup-in.html).
3. Glyphosate found in [11 of 24 US breakfast foods](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/glyphosate-found-in-11-out-of-24.html) including organic food.
4. [93% of people tested positive for glyphosate](https://www.organicconsumers.org/blog/wake-and-smell-poison) (urine test)
4. [Gluten-free foods have high levels](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/canadian-test-gluten-free-foods-have.html) of glyphosate. Canadian study.
5. [More American foods](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/high-levels-of-glyphosate-found-in-many.html) contain glyphosate. Including Kellogg's, Pepsico, Stacy's, General Mills, Lucy's, Back To Nature, Nabisco, Little Debbie, Campbell's soup, Cheerios, Doritos, Oreos, Goldfish and Ritz crackers and Stacy’s Pita Chips. The highest levels detected were found in General Mills' Original Cheerios.
6. [60% of UK bread](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/2014-60-of-bread-in-uk-contains.html) contains pesticides.
6. USDA: [85% of foods tested contain glyphosate](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/usda-85-of-foods-tested-contain.html), even organic food.
7. German study: [100% of people tested](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/german-study-found-glyphosate-in-urine.html) were exposed to glyphosate.
8. Europe's food safety org (EFSA) [will release studies on glyphosate](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/europes-food-safety-org-to-release.html). (It's probably released now.)
9. History of inflammatory diseases, [Google spreadsheet](http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/history-of-inflammatory-diseases-raw.html). As the use of glyphosate has risen, so has the rate of various inflammatory diseases.
This is a graph which shows as the usage of glyphosate and GMO crops increase, so do various inflammatory diseases.
Now that we can see how often glyphosate is used on food crops, and people are eating glyphosate, let's see the effects of when certain vitamins are not available for the human body to use.
# The Rise of depression and anxiety
Millennials are reporting higher rates of anxiety and depression but
there are many factors tha feed into this depression. Anxiety is highly
correllated with depression, they tend to be together.
1. [Americans say they are more anxious today than a year ago](https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/apa-public-opinion-poll-annual-meeting-2018). Poll from American
Psychiatry Society. Released May 7, 2018.
2. Majority of Americans Say They are Anxious about Health; Millennials
are More Anxious than Baby Boomers.
[Article](https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/majority-of-americans-say-they-are-anxious-about-health-millennials-are-more-anxious-than-baby-boomers).
Released May 22, 2017.
2. [Anxiety among millennials is on the rise.](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/anxiety-among-millennials/57268/)
Released Jan 21, 2019. Open Access Government. This seems to be a UK site.
And stress can add to anxiety and depression.
1. [Millennials struggling to manage workplace stress.](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/millennials-struggling-workplace-stress/56305/).
Released Jan 3, 2019. Open Access Gov't.
3. [Millennials and stress](Millennials and Stress). From [HealthStatus](https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/depression-stress-anxiety/millennials-stress/).
Compares stress of different generations. "Recent findings have
discovered that Generation Millennial is really Generation Stress.
Participants in studies have found that when Millennials rate their
stress it is at a resounding 5.4 average. Baby Boomers registered at 4.7
and the Matures or WWII group is stressed only at a 3.7 level.
Millennials add that stress keeps them awake at night and they are unsure
of where they are going in life."
But parenting and psychological factors also play a role in how Millennials
perceive their world, if they perceive it as safe, or dangerous. Sometimes
this is due to their broken sense of fairness, or their sense of entitlement,
i.e. the sense of "things should be given to me, not earned".
1. [Why people under 35 are so unhappy](https://qz.com/529162/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy/).
Happiness = Reality - Expectations. If someone has unreasonbly high expectations
they set themselves up for constant disappointment.
2. [The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s your broken idea of fairness](https://oliveremberton.com/2014/the-problem-isnt-that-life-is-unfair-its-your-broken-idea-of-fairness/).
3. [How campus culture leads to distorted thinking](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/greg-lukianoffs-story/399359/). Greg Lukianoff. September 2015.
Backstory to the book ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’. [US Amazon link](https://smile.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation-ebook/dp/B076NVFT5P/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=coddling+of+the+american+mind&qid=1556629086&s=books&sr=1-3).
But, in my opinion, the lack of the body's access to vitamins in the
first place, can prevent clear thinking and thus prevent people from
being realistic, and developing coping skills that actually work.
**Theory:** glyphosate is locking up vitamins and minerals so the body
can no longer use them, resulting in nutritional deficiencies, which results
in more depression and anxiety symptoms.
Now if we look at all the people who have symptoms of depression and
anxiety, and compare those to nutritial deficiencies, a more clear
picture starts to emerge.
## Vitamin and mineral deficiency symptoms
Now that we can see that glyphosate locks up vitamins and minerals the
body cannot access, what happens when the body can't get these vitamins
and minerals? What are the symptoms? As you read through the symptoms
of various vitamin deficiencies notice all the neurological problems, like
anxiety and depression, that result from these deficiencies.
Major (macro) minerals are: Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Sulfur.
Minor (trace) minerals are:
Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Germanium, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Molybdenum,
Nickel, Rubidium, Selenium, Silica, Vanadium, Zinc. [^mineralslife]
[^mineralslife]: Life Enthusiast. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.life-enthusiast.com/articles/symptoms-of-mineral-deficiencies/>
Good graph of mineral depletion in soil.
## B6 deficiency
B6 is also known as pyridoxine.
From Healthline[^b6defhealthline]:
Vitamin B6 deficiency is more common in people with liver, kidney,
digestive or autoimmune diseases, as well as smokers, obese people,
alcoholics and pregnant women. More recently, it’s been found that B6 has
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it may play
a role in helping prevent chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer.
1. Skin rashes. Low B6 can be a factor in seborrheic dermatitis. Rash has an oily, flaky appearance.
2. Cheilosis, which are red cracked and sore lips. Deficiencies of riboflavin, folate, iron and other nutrients can also cause this condition, as can sunny, dry or windy weather and other external factors.
3. Sore, glossy tongue. Tonue may be sore, smooth, inflamed, red, or swollen.
4. Mood changes like depression, anxiety, irritability, and decreased pain resistance.
Try 50-80mg of B6 daily to help this.
5. Weakened immune function. B6 helps in production of antibodies and directs actions of white blood cells.
6. Fatigue. Even if you get enough sleep you might still feel tired. Try supplementing with this form of B6: pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP).
7. Unexplained tingling in hands or feed.
8. Seizures.
9. High Homocysteine Homocysteine is a byproduct created during protein
digestion. A B6 deficiency, as well as folate and B12, can result in an
abnormally high blood level of homocysteine, as these B vitamins are
needed to help process homocysteine. ncreased homocysteine levels have
been linked with several health issues, most notably heart disease and
stroke, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. When homocysteine is elevated, it
can damage blood vessels and nerves.
[^b6defhealthline]: Healthline.com. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b6-deficiency-symptoms>
## B12 deficiency
B12 is also called cobalamin.
From Webmd[^b12defwebmd]:
You may also be more likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency if you have:
* Atrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned
* Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12
* Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite
* Immune system disorders, such as Graves' disease or lupus
You can also get vitamin B12 deficiency if you follow a vegan diet
(meaning you don't eat any animal products, including meat, milk, cheese,
and eggs) or you are a vegetarian who doesn't eat enough eggs or dairy
products to meet your vitamin B12 needs. In both of those cases, you can
add fortified foods to your diet or take supplements to meet this need.
From Prevention.com[^b12defprevention]:
As you age, your body's ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food slows.
Why's it so important to get enough B12? It's crucial for a healthy brain
function and maintaining your immune system, and it plays a role in DNA
and red blood cell creation. And, your metabolism can't run smoothly
without enough of it.
The result of coming up short on vitamin B12 can be anything from intense
fatigue to wonky vision. If the symptoms below sound familiar, ask your
doctor to run a blood test to check your levels.
You can barely stay awake in the afternoon—even if you slept 8 hours.
"Fatigue is one of the first signs of B12 deficiency," says Lisa Cimperman, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Other symptoms:
1. A feeling of pins and needles in the hands or feet.
2. You forget someone's name or you forget where you put things.
3. You feel wobbly or dizzy.
4. Your skin looks pale.
5. Your tongue is smooth and red. Burning or soreness on the tongue is also reported. A person may lose weight becasue food no longer tastes good.
6. Anxiety. Every little thing makes you cry or worried.
7. In very bad cases, low B12 can cause blurry vision, double vision, a shadow in your eye, sensitivity to light or even vision loss when the problem affects the optic nerve.
[^b12defwebmd]: Webmd. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes#1>
[^b12defprevention]: Prevention Magazine. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.prevention.com/health/a20486443/signs-of-b12-deficiency/>
## Cobalt deficiency
1. Cobalt, and B12, is responsible for red blood cell formation.
2. It aids in the performance of the nervous system. Thus a deficiency
will show symptoms as neurological symptoms (memory problems, problems
concentrating, moodiness, etc).
From NutritionalHQ[^cobaltdefnutr]:
What is cobalt? It is a trace mineral that makes up the main part of B12.
See the connection to B12 again?
The amount of cobalt in food is directly related to the amount of cobalt
in the soil in which plants grow.
[^cobaltdefnutr]: NutritionalHQ.com. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.nutritionalhq.com/what-is-cobalt/>
[^cobaltdefeuromd]: EuroMD.com. Retrieve 4/29/2019. <https://euromd.com/21-healthy-living/138-beauty-and-fitness/4-vitamins-and-supplements/post-4244-cobalt-in-the-human-body/>
From EuroMD[^cobaltdefeuromd]:
Cobalt's function: helps produce thyroid hormones, prevents artherosclerosis,
part of enzymatic process, growth of bone tissue, involved in hemoglobin
synthesizing and red blood cell production, increases activity of
white blood cells which are a major part of the immune system, destroys
cancer cells.
Cobalt deficiency symptoms:
1. Significant blood loss.
2. Diseases of gastrointestinal tract.
3. Presence of helminths (parasitic worms especially roundworm or tapeworm).
4. Atrophy of gastrointestinal mucosa.
5. Lack of B12 (in blood?, the source wasn't clear)
6. Severe fatigue or weakness.
7. Dystonia (mild depression).
8. Memory problems.
9. Atopic dermatitis.
10. Slow recovery from illness.
11. Delayed development in children.
## Copper deficiency
Copper deficiency is also known as hypocupremia, copper transport disease,
Kinky Hair syndrome, Menkes disease, Steely Hair syndrome, and X-linked copper
deficiency.
Some symptoms are: anemia, frequent infections due to low white blood
cell count. Weakness, numbness in hands and feed, general weakness in
body, inadequate neurotransmitters, like reduced dopamine, which will
reduce feelings of pleasure/fun or understanding rewards, brittle bones,
blood vessel weakness and heart abnormalities, hair appears sparse,
steely, tangled, or kinky, failure to thrive in children, face may appear
pudgy with rosy cheeks and sagging skin, developmental delay in kids,
seizures, low pigmentation.[^copperdefbuoyhealth]
Some more info from "Acquired Copper Deficiency: A Potentially Serious
and Preventable Complication Following Gastric Bypass
Surgery"[^copperdefnih]:
We here describe two patients who presented with severe gait
abnormalities (walking problems) and anemia combined with neutropenia several years after
roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery for obesity who were found to be
severely copper deficient. Intravenous copper repletion resulted in the
rapid correction of hematologic indices; combined intravenous and oral
copper supplementation and eventual oral copper supplements alone
normalized serum copper levels in each patient but resulted in only
partial resolution of the neurologic deficits.
See also [this WebMD article on copper](https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-902/copper).
[^copperdefnih]: Griffith DP, Liff DA, Ziegler TR, Esper GJ, Winton EF. Acquired copper deficiency: a potentially serious and preventable complication following gastric bypass surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009;17(4):827–831. doi:10.1038/oby.2008.614. Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712481/>
[^copperdefbuoyhealth]: Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://www.buoyhealth.com/diagnoses-a-z/copper-deficiency/>
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## Iron deficiency
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## Manganese
1. Manganese is the main antioxidant in mitochondria of cells.
2. A number of enzymes depend on manganese.
3. It is required for bone development.
4. It is used in wound healing.
5. Iron and manganese can share common absorption and transport pathways
6. Supplemental magnesium (200 mg/day) has been shown to slightly decrease manganese bioavailability in healthy adults,
7. Supplemental calcium (500 mg/day) slightly decreased manganese bioavailability in healthy adults.
### Signs of Manganese Deficiency
1. Impaired growth and reproductive function.
2. Skeletal abnormalities.
3. Impaired glucose tolerance.
4. Altered carbohydrate and fat metabolism.[^mangdeforegon]
[^mangdeforegon]: Retrieved 4/29/2019. <https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/manganese>. This includes a table of recommended daily doses of managanse.
**Sources**
1. <https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/manganese>.
2. "Manganese." WebMD. <https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-182/manganese>
## Magnesium deficiency
From Healthline.com[^magdefhealthline]:
Magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia, is an often
overlooked health problem.
While less than 2% of Americans have been estimated to experience
magnesium deficiency, one study suggests that up to 75% are not meeting
their recommended intake.
1. Muscle twitches or cramps. In worst cases there may be seizures or convulsions.
2. Mental disorders like apathy (emotional numbness or lack of emotions), depression, anxiety.
3. Osteoporisis, or brittle bones. Brittle bones break more easily.
4. Fatigue and muscle weakness (myasthenia) and also mental exhaustion.
5. High blood pressure.
6. Asthma. An inhaler with magnesium sulfate is sometimes given to people with severe asthma. Evidence for the effectiveness of dietary magnesium supplements in asthmatic individuals is inconsistent.
7. Irregular heartbeat. It is not uncommon for children to have an irregular heartbeat and it eventually goes away. People may also have heart palpitations which are pauses between heartbeats. Other symptoms are lightheadedness, shortness of breath, chest pain or fainting.
8. Irritability. Taking a product called Calm, which has magnesium in it, has treated irritability in some people.
[This
chart](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms#section8)
shows how much magnesimum a person needs by age. Men age 31-50 years
need 420mg per day.
[^magdefhealthline]: Healthline. Retrieved 4/29/2019.
<https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms>.
This source also has links to other studies.
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## Nickel deficiency
</div>
## Zinc deficiency
From Life Enthusiast[^mineralslife]:
Acne, anemia, hair loss (alopecia), brittle nails, depression,
diarrhea, eczema, fatigue, frizzy hair, high cholesterol, loss of taste,
impaired wound healing, impotence, irritability, lethary (not enough energy to do stuff),
loss of smell, memory loss, pica (eating wool, hair, dirt, etc), poor growth,
poor testes function (possibly including low testosterone), sterility,
white spots on nails.
# What's the solution?
Do not eat glyphosate or factory-farmed foods from large mega-corporations.
These are often sold in chain stores.
Eat from local CSA farms, or other local organic farms. Ask if they use Roundup
at harvest time. If they do, avoid then at all costs.
# More studies about glyphosate
1. On Blogspot: <http://chuckrblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/database-of-glyphosate-studies-by.html>
2. Studies about glyphosate in food. Scroll down a bit to see the subheading "Glyphosate in food". <>
## The PAN Glyphosate Monograph from 2016
This contains a bibliography and summary of 600+ studies showing the
dangers of glyphosate and Roundup to a variety of organisms in a variety
of conditions.
1. View online only: <https://issuu.com/pan-uk/docs/glyphosate_monograph_complete?e=28041656/43997864>
2. Link to page with PDF: <https://panap.net/2016/10/comprehensive-new-review-monsantos-glyphosate-underscores-urgent-need-global-action/>
3. Direct link to PDF: <http://files.panap.net/resources/Glyphosate-monograph.pdf>
4. Alt link to PDF on Dropbox: <https://www.dropbox.com/s/g8hny1l4b7obx7n/Glyphosate-monograph2016.pdf?dl=0>
## More reading material
1. Mason, Rosemary. "We are what we eat. The poisoning of our food supply." <https://www.academia.edu/6880239/We_are_what_we_eat._The_poisoning_of_our_food_supply>.
This even has info on a new, previously unknown, dangerous organism in much higher concentrations of Roundup Ready (RR) crops.
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Direct from a 2015 EPA memo. I was pretty surprised to see the high percent of crops sprayed with glyphosate that are touted as "healthy".
Oct 22, 2015 EPA memo on "Updated Screening Level Usage Analysis". This lists some of the crops that glyphosate is used on: apples, apricots, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, caneberries, Cauliflower, grapefruit, garlic, nectarines, oranges, pasture, peaches, pears, pecans, tangelos, cantaloupes, carrots, celery, lemons, oats, green beans, pumpkin. This memo also gives the percent of each crop treated in the US. .
Here are some highlights of crops sprayed, with the average % of crops sprayed, then the max pct of crops sprayed. The assumption here is these are for crops grown in the US.
Oct 22, 2015 EPA memo on "Updated Screening Level Usage Analysis". This lists some of the crops that glyphosate is used on: apples, apricots, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, caneberries, Cauliflower, grapefruit, garlic, nectarines, oranges, pasture, peaches, pears, pecans, tangelos, cantaloupes, carrots, celery, lemons, oats, green beans, pumpkin. This memo also gives the percent of each crop treated in the US. .
Here are some highlights of crops sprayed, with the average % of crops sprayed, then the max pct of crops sprayed. The assumption here is these are for crops grown in the US.
- Almonds 85,95%
- Apples 55,70%
- Apriconts 55,80%
- Asparagus 55,70%
- Barley (primary ingredient in beer and other foods) 25,40%
- Canola 65,80%
- Cherries 65,85%
- Cotton 85,95%
- Figs 85,100%
- Grapefruit 85,100%
- Grapes 70,80%
- Lemons 75,90%
- Nectarines 45,70%
- Olives 60,75%
- Oranges 90,95%
- Peaches 55,70%
- Pears 65,90%
- Pistachios 85,95%
- Plums/prunes ;70,85%
- Pluots 65,90%
- Pomegranates 70,90%
- Soybeans 105,100% (Yes, it said 105%, they might mean 95-100%)
- Sugar beets 60,100% (used to make sugar which is in almost everything)
- Sugar cane 45,60% (used to make sugar which is in almost everything)
- Sunflowers 60,75%
- Tangelos 55,80%
- Tanerines 65,80%
- Walnuts 75,90%
- Wheat 25,70%
Studies: people who have tested positive for glyphosate
Malta (90%), Germany (70%), Great Britain (70%) and Poland (70%) had the most percent of people with glyphosate in their bodies. They don't have to grow crops that are sprayed with glyphosate, crops that are tainted can be imported from other countries.
From https://www.moyoway.com/europes-top-5-glyphosate-herbicide-toxic-countries.html
Malta (90%), Germany (70%), Great Britain (70%) and Poland (70%) had the most percent of people with glyphosate in their bodies. They don't have to grow crops that are sprayed with glyphosate, crops that are tainted can be imported from other countries.
From https://www.moyoway.com/europes-top-5-glyphosate-herbicide-toxic-countries.html
This is the 2017 report, posted in Sep 2019. From this page you can get the PDF of the report along with all the data they used. This will give you an idea of how widespread pesticides in food are.
https://www.fda.gov/food/pesticides/pesticide-residue-monitoring-2017-report-and-data
https://www.fda.gov/food/pesticides/pesticide-residue-monitoring-2017-report-and-data
- On the PDF page 17 you can see a graph showing which food had no pesticide residues, which had residues but were below regulated levels, and which had pesticide levels above max levels allowed.
- Imported items had more violations than domestic items.
- PDF page 21 shows the number of samples by country, in descending order.
- PDF page 23 shows the most common pesticides found in descending order. Read across each row before going down to the next row.
- There's another section about pesticides found in animal foods.
- Glyphosate residues were found in 18% of corn and 40% of soy.
- Watch out for these imported foods that had higher violation rates (pdf page 36): persimmons (80%), prickly pear (42.9%), raisins (29.4%), radish (28.6%), celery (38.5%), cilantro (37.3%), pepper, hot (23.4%), carrot (21.4%), ginger root (23.5%, used in more smoothies and supplements these days).
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There are plenty more articles about glyphosate and poisons in our food at http://tiny.cc/toxinblog.
Thanks for creating this thread! Is this thread tagged with "glyphosate", "Roundup" and "Monsanto"? I don't think I can edit the tags for this thread as I"m not the thread creator.
Thanks for creating this thread! Is this thread tagged with "glyphosate", "Roundup" and "Monsanto"? I don't think I can edit the tags for this thread as I"m not the thread creator.
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I think one of the telling things about this issue are how reluctant public speakers/writers are to name glyphosate (by any of its names).
Much more commonly, I'll hear about issues related to 'pesticides' in general or 'food additives', 'sprays' or such.
Much more commonly, I'll hear about issues related to 'pesticides' in general or 'food additives', 'sprays' or such.
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