“I am very confident at this point in saying that glyphosate is the primary reason for an epidemic we are seeing in a long list of neurological, autoimmune, metabolic, oncological diseases.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff

Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and diseases, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, Roundup, and the mineral, sulfur. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years on these topics. 

In today’s interview, we delve into the negative health effects of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. Listen as Dr. Seneff discusses how glyphosate affects our gut, bones, collagen, and much more. Most importantly learn what you can do to protect yourself from this dangerous chemical. 

Links:

• Dr. Seneff’s Website 
• View on YouTube 

Timestamps:

• 2:38 - What is glyphosate and why is it such a concern for our health? 
• 5:51 - Which common foods have been genetically engineered?
• 7:08 - Why glyphosate may be the reason for the epidemic in gluten intolerance
• 8:00 - How to reduce your glyphosate exposure significantly 
• 9:34 - How glyphosate is causing problems with our gut health 
• 14:50 - “Glyphosate fools the machinery that assembles proteins in our bodies, because it looks exactly like glycine.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff
• 19:33 - What diseases are caused by glyphosate?
• 23:40 - “When you stick glyphosate molecules in collagen, you mess up the triple helix structure. This causes it to not retain water, it causes joints to grind together, and it causes various issues with joint pain.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff
• 29:59 - What can we do to protect ourselves from glyphosate? 
• 36:34 - What we can do to naturally detox glyphosate? 

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.