Glyphosate is an active substance that is widely used in pesticides. Glyphosate based pesticides are used in agriculture to combat weeds. They are typically applied before crops are sown and as a pre-harvest desiccating treatment, accelerating the ripening process. 5.8 kg active ingredient per hectare is recommended application dose [1]. Glyphosate, particularly its trademark Roundup, has been shown to have clear toxicity, both in laboratory tests and in epidemiological studies. Epidemiological studies have shown that glyphosate is absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes to produce neuromuscular symptoms. It increases the risk of abortion [2]. It has been related to chronic kidney diseases. Laboratory studies show several negative effects such as genotoxic effects, mutagenic effect, negative effects on estrogen-regulated gene expression, changes in the structure and functioning of cells and cytotoxicity in human cells [3].
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