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Glyphosate / Roundup

Environmental factor.
Scientific evidence
Low-moderate
Number of findings
1
Sources
Our own summaries · Cited studies

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Precautions

Review with a possible conflict of interest and subsequent controversy. Not a substance for consumption.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Safety for human health (herbicide exposure)

no clear effect Low-moderate study (A)

Review of regulatory and scientific assessments: at usual exposures they found no clear evidence of harm to human health, and oral absorption of glyphosate and its metabolite (AMPA) is low. It is a review (with industry involvement) and the topic remains under scientific debate.

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In depth

Environmental · Highest evidence: Low-moderate · 1 finding

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Findings

  • Safety for human health (herbicide exposure) — no clear effect (Low-moderate, study). Review of regulatory and scientific assessments: at usual exposures they found no clear evidence of harm to human health, and oral absorption of glyphosate and its metabolite (AMPA) is low. It is a review (with industry involvement) and the topic remains under scientific debate. 10854122

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Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.

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