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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 28 MIN

Lee Evslin, MD, pediatrician, discusses the multiple health risks associated with the herbicide, glyphosate and how to avoid harm. (Part 2 of 2)

from Food Sleuth Radio · host Melinda Hemmelgarn

Did you know that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto/Bayer’s herbicide, Roundup,  is an endocrine (hormone) disruptor, and antibiotic that negatively affects our gut microbes? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her continued conversation with Lee Evslin, MD, FAAP, board-certified pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, former hospital CEO, and author of Breakfast at Monsanto’s: Is Roundup in our food making us sicker, fatter, and sadder. Evslin reviews research on glyphosate, and how glyphosate gets into our food system, water, air and urine. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that the presence of glyphosate and other toxic herbicides in food products is the main hazard to children’s health associated with the consumption of GMO-based foods. (Part 2 of 2)Related Websites: Retraction of Monsanto study: https://www.science.org/content/article/journal-retracts-weed-killer-study-backed-monsanto-citing-serious-ethical-concerns

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