Roundup and Health Concerns
In the 80’s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that glyphosate might cause cancer. Later, they reversed the conclusion due to a lack of evidence at the time. However, there has been a significant growth in evidence linking the glyphosate to cancer.
Roundup’s main active ingredient is glyphosate that is known for causing cancer in both, animals and humans based on the resent studies such as one conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
The most serious side effect from exposure to glyphosate is the development of cancer, specifically Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, leukemia, B-cell lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
Individuals who are most at risk for developing cancer are farm workers and other individuals who work with the herbicides, such as garden centers, nurseries, and landscapers.