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Glyphosate

Meaning

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in a widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide known for its ability to kill weeds by inhibiting a specific enzyme pathway found in plants. However, in the context of human health, it is increasingly scrutinized as a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) that may interfere with the synthesis and function of natural hormones. Its presence in food and the environment raises concerns about chronic, low-level exposure.