When I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, my entire world was turned upside down. I thought I was healthy, but turns out I didn’t know anything about health. I quickly learned that making radical changes to my diet and lifestyle could help me heal.
One of the first steps I took was eliminating conventionally-grown produce, processed food fast food and junk food, and adopting an all organic, whole food, plant-based diet. I took massive action and that played a crucial role in my healing. Through this process I learned how highly toxic chemicals like glyphosate had infiltrated our food supply.
What is glyphosate?
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most widely used herbicide (weed killer) in the world.
Glyphosate was introduced by Monsanto in 1974. Today, it’s sprayed on millions of acres of genetically modified (GMO) crops like corn, soy, canola, alfalfa, papaya, sugar beets, and zucchini, which are engineered to survive being repeatedly soaked in this weed-killing chemical.
Glyphosate use increased significantly after the introduction of Roundup Ready crops like corn, soy and canola in 1996. Usage in the United States increased from 12 million pounds sprayed on crops in 1995 to 250 million pounds in 2014. Today, approximately 280 million pounds of glyphosate is sprayed on U.S. crops per year. [Source]
Unfortunately, it’s not just sprayed on GMO crops. Farmers also spray glyphosate on conventionally-grown, non-GMO grains and legumes (like wheat, oats, barley, rye, millet, buckwheat, lentils, beans, and peas) to dry them out before harvest. This process is called desiccation.
When you eat those foods above, you are ingesting glyphosate and other toxic herbicide, pesticide and fungicide residues. This is why “Non-GMO” label is little more than a gimmick and doesn’t offer much protection from toxic agrochemicals. A Certified Organic label gives you the highest level of protection from exposure to these harmful residues.
Countries that have full or partial bans on glyphosate include: Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Why is glyphosate a problem? New research raises concerns across several areas of health and safety that affects millions of people worldwide.
Potential carcinogen: In 2015, the World Health Organization‘s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” While this doesn’t prove it causes cancer, it indicates evidence for concern. A meta-analysis of 44 studies found that glyphosate exposure might double the risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by disrupting white blood cell function and weakening the immune system. Evidence of these claims have also shown up in the courtroom: a Georgia jury awarded $2.1 billion to a man who claimed Roundup caused his cancer.
Just last week, I consulted with a lymphoma patient, who was a former professional landscaper who sprayed thousands of gallons of Roundup in yards and flowerbeds over many years.
Roughly 165,000 Roundup lawsuits have been filed as of January 2024 and Bayer has already paid out nearly $11 billion in settlements, with more lawsuits pending. [Source]
Hormonal disruption: Research also suggests that glyphosate can interfere with hormone function, potentially acting as a xenoestrogen. Studies have found that trace amounts (as low as 0.5 ppm) can act as endocrine disruptors, and at 5 ppm, it can be toxic to the liver (Toxicology, 2009). Glyphosate may also promote hormone-dependent cancers, including breast cancer.
Gut health impact: A 2013 study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology linked glyphosate to the rise in gluten intolerance, celiac disease, IBS, and other digestive disorders. Glyphosate is essentially an antibiotic that damages beneficial gut bacteria while allowing harmful bacteria to thrive, leading to chronic digestive problems.
Detoxification interference: Researchers found that glyphosate may inhibit important detoxification enzymes, making it harder for the body to process other environmental toxins. This weakened detoxification process could lead to chronic inflammatory diseases and cancers.
A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Organic Systems highlights a sharp rise in over 20 chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, autism, kidney failure, and several types of cancer, since glyphosate and GMO crops became widespread. This research shows a strong link between the increased use of glyphosate and the alarming decline in public health across the U.S.
A recent long-term study exposed 1,000 rats to varying doses of glyphosate over several years. The results were deeply concerning. Some animals developed leukemia and others cancers, while no cancers were seen in the control group. Dutch scientists called these results “groundbreaking and alarming,” prompting renewed calls to reassess glyphosate’s safety.
The corporate cover-up
While evidence of harm continues to grow, powerful interests work to silence the truth. Several states, like North Dakota and Georgia, have passed “Cancer Gag Acts” that shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits, essentially declaring that EPA approval absolves companies of responsibility for any harm caused. These laws, pushed through by industry lobbyists, make it nearly impossible for victims to seek justice.
New Roundup formula is more toxic
Bayer bought Monsanto in 2018 and is now the producer of Roundup. Bayer recently reformulated Roundup and removed glyphosate from the home-use version. Unbeknownst to most consumers, they replaced glyphosate with four chemicals that are 45 times more toxic: diquat dibromide, fluazifop-P-butyl, triclopyr, and imazapic.
All four chemicals pose greater risk of long-term and/or reproductive health problems than glyphosate, based on the EPA’s evaluation of safety studies. These chemicals have been linked to a variety of harms to human health, including birth and developmental abnormalities; reproductive dysfunction; kidney or liver damage; and irritation, inflammation, or allergic reactions affecting the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
The worst offender is diquat dibromide, found in the new RoundUp formulation. Diquat alone is 200 times more chronically toxic than glyphosate. It classified as a highly hazardous pesticide, and is banned in the European Union. [Source]
Glyphosate and other weed killers are a serious threat to our health, and they are being protected by the agrochemical industry and politicians who take money from that industry. I’m hopeful that regulations will change soon for the better, but in the meantime, you can significantly reduce your exposure to near zero with a few simple changes.
Practical ways to reduce exposure to glyphosate and other agro-chemical toxins:
Prioritize organic purchases
-Grains (wheat, oats, quinoa, bread, pasta, cereal)
-Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas)
-Corn and soy products
-Avoid conventionally grown produce known as The Dirty Dozen: spinach, strawberries, kale, grapes, peaches, cherries, nectarines, pears, apples, blackberries, blueberries, potatoes. Definitely buy them organic.
Non-organic safer options
The Clean 15 is a list of conventionally grown produce that has low pesticide residue: pineapple, sweet corn, avocado, papaya, onion, sweet peas, asparagus, cabbage, watermelon, cauliflower, bananas, mangoes, carrots, mushrooms, kiwi. If money is tight, focus your organic dollars on the higher-risk Dirty Dozen items above.
Reducing processed foods
Most packaged snacks, frozen meals, and fast food contains corn, soy, or canola ingredients that likely carry glyphosate residues.
Better washing
A 10% salt water solution (1 part salt to 9 parts water) has been proven to remove more pesticide residues than plain water and “veggie washes.”
Sweaty exercise Exercise moves your lymphatic system and produces sweat which are key to help your body detox harmful pollutants. Saunas are great for detoxifying as well.
The good news? Every organic purchase, every home-cooked meal, and every processed food product you skip reduces your toxic exposure and moves you in a healthier direction.
I made these dietary changes when I was diagnosed with cancer, and they became part of my lifestyle for over two decades. You don’t need a health crisis to start making better choices. Small changes add up to significant results over time!
The goal is positive progress, not perfection. Focus on the changes that fit your budget and lifestyle, be consistent and build from there.
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Thanks for this too…. I gave the book to a friend several years ago & have been following your monthly talks as much as possible & referring people to your site- thank you again Chris Wark for your faithfulness & continuing to speak out.
What’s wrong with home cooked meals?
He meant the skip part to just go with the processed food not to skip home cooked meals!
I had to read that part twice too. Every organic purchase (good), every home-cooked meal (good), and every processed food product (bad) you skip reduces your toxic exposure and moves you in a healthier direction. The “you skip” only means the processed food product.
Thanks for this too…. I gave the book to a friend several years ago & have been following your monthly talks as much as possible & referring people to your site- thank you again Chris Wark for your faithfulness & continuing to speak out.
There is so much cancer in my family, that I try to eat as pure as possible. and so far, at 88 years I am doing well. But I guess I let my immune system down because right now I have shingles. No meds, applecider vinegar soaking my feet, drinking it in water, and applying it to the rash. I am trusting it to work for me, But it is my fault for letting down my guard, or, perhaps I was too proud of my health and My Lord let me know I am vulnerable. Thank you Chris, I send folks to your website for any health reason, the interviews are potent reminders, that God made good food, and that is what we need along with trusting in Jesus. Jacky Manchester
Get yourself some DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) and use that on your rashes. it is wonderful and you can get it on Amazon for not a lot of money. I use the DMSO store brand. I burned myself the other night on an iron I didn’t know was still hot. I rushed to the cold water and then put DMSO (99% version) straight on the area that was burned. It immediately cut the burn pain and I never. got a blister nor did the skin react in any way and that iron was very hot. I’v also used it on a bite that was very red and it was no longer red the next day. I used it at 50% for a outh wash for a canker sore and it was gone in two days, etc., etc. It cures a lot of problems. Good luch with your shingles.
Sorry about the typos
There’s some kind of chinese formula that got rid of shingles in a family member . It’s on Amazon and its called Tea The Snake & The Dragon Teapills. If you read the reviews you will see how it helped others. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZH5NHY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
Bless your heart! As much as we try to take good care of our health, we have a mine field of obstacles to deal with. Your humility is a light in the darkness. Thank you!
Have you tried taking olive leaf extract! It helped my sister in law when she had shingles.
Thank you for a very informative article. Do think RFK Jr is going to do something like the EU did by banning toxic herbicides from our food supply.
The amino acid glycine displaces glyphosate in the body and because I can’t always buy organic fruit and vegetables here in Australia I take 2 scoops of glycine powder in an organic juice every day to counteract the glyphosate that is being introduced into my body from inorganic produce that I’m eating and to prevent it from accumulating and causing me harm.
Thanks Max, I’m from AU too, this comment is very helpful – to anyone really.
I also bought your book and gave it to a friend. He was not willing to put himself through what the medical profession had to offer. They won’t talk about it. So I left the book and some other information on the porch. All I really know is that he’s still riding his motorcycle!
Thank you for the info. I did your Square One program and have 3 of your books. really appreciate all that you share with your interviews and emails. God Bless you
He meant the skip part to just go with the processed food not to skip home cooked meals!
Thanks for all the great videos also for the glyphosate information…I live in EU countries, here where I live they don’t by glyphosate or any other harsh chemicals to use for farming…these countries are try to avoid all the bad chemicals which they don’t want to by from other countries..more people go for organic food now a days.
I have been aware of the nasty toxins the agribusiness has been spraying for decades. I learned in 2012 that USDA APPROVED AGENT ORANGE (2,4-D) TO BE SPRAYED ON WHEAT, CORN & SOY CROPS THAT ARE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED TO RESIST 2,4-D. HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER APPROVING IT THEY DECIDED TO COMBINE THAT DEADLY CHEMICAL WITH GLYPHOSATE
AND CALLED IT “ENLIST DUO” WHICH IS 50% AGENT ORANGE & 50% GLYPHOSATE. COULD YOU ALERT YOUR FOLLOWERS ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS COMBO. THANKS…SHIRLEY MARTIN
The reason why the USDA approved “ENLIST DUO”? COMMERCIAL FARMERS SPRAYED GLYPHOSATE ALONE FOR 20 YEARS & AS A RESULT…WEEDS DEVELOPED A RESISTANCE (TOLERANCE) TO IT BECOMING LESS EFFECTIVE AT KILLING THE WEEDS.
SINCE COMM FARMERS GET PAID FARM SUBSIDIES BASED ON YIELD…THAT IS WHEN
AFTER 20 YEARS…”ENLIST DUO” WAS APPROVED IN 2012 AND HAS BEEN USED EVER SINCE. I HOPE RFK, jr. Does something about this…its more dangerous than the eyes in our food. We are getting a triple whammy to our immune system; GENETIC ENGINEERED FOOD, SPRAYED WITH GLYPHOSATE AND AGENT ORANGE(2 4-D)
USUALLY THE ONLY WAY I CAN SPREAD THIS MSG IS VIA “X” and in person. AGENT ORANGE WAS SPRAYED BY MILITARY IN VIETNAM!
I am shocked at how many people don’t know this & are feeding their kids this
REALLY POISONED FOOD. I’VE BEEN BUYING
ALMOST ALL ORGANIC SINCE 2012.
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I have been aware of the nasty toxins the agribusiness has been spraying for decades. I learned in 2012 that USDA APPROVED AGENT ORANGE (2,4-D) TO BE SPRAYED ON WHEAT, CORN & SOY CROPS THAT ARE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED TO RESIST 2,4-D. HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER APPROVING IT THEY DECIDED TO COMBINE THAT DEADLY CHEMICAL WITH GLYPHOSATE
AND CALLED IT “ENLIST DUO” WHICH IS 50% AGENT ORANGE & 50% GLYPHOSATE. COULD YOU ALERT YOUR FOLLOWERS ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS COMBO. THANKS…SHIRLEY MARTIN
Interesting that corn is on the clean 15 when almost 100% of corn grown in the U.S. is GMO.
That’s feed corn Jordan. Sweet corn that we buy to eat is not GMO.
Your article did not address the neurotoxicity of glyphosate. It has been associated with Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson’s disease. https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/08/study-finds-glyphosate-exposure-among-the-general-population-poses-a-risk-to-neurological-health/
I am concerned about desiccants. I know they use it on organic grapes. In 2019 I noticed that stems on organic grapes were brown and severely dried up. I stopped eating grapes. Last Saturday I bought two bags or organic cherries under the label Rainier Fruit Company. The upper parts of the stems were brown and dried up while there was still green near the fruit.
Also, there used to be organic grass-fed beef. Now, the organic label is missing in most beef and it just reads grass-fed. I started researching and I found out that Kentucky bluegrass forage (for cattle) has a Roundup ready variety.
What does that mean exactly round up ready ?
Thank you Chris for all of this information, I don’t do anything without checking your advice first. Years ago, my mom was diagnosed with cancer, and thanks to your program, she healed completely — without any conventional intervention. Back then, you didn’t have the Spanish version, which I truly appreciate now, but I translated everything for her. She committed with full discipline, turned her health around, and never looked back. To this day, she still drinks one or two glasses of your carrot juice formula and continues to live by the healthy habits she learned.
Your message didn’t just change her life — it changed all of ours. I could share so many more stories, because my mom has become an advocate for your program, especially among people who can’t afford conventional treatment and feel forced into alternatives. Honestly, I think God used that path to spare them a lot of suffering. Your message has had a massive impact in the parts of Colombia where it’s reached.
I love what you do, I respect it deeply, and I support it in every way I can. Always wishing you an abundance of love, health, and resources to keep spreading your message to the world.
Chris, have you contacted JFK Jr about any of this, or sent him any of this information? If not, PLEASE DO! If ANYONE can get this EVIL banned, he and his department can do it on a GRAND SCALE.
Keep us posted on your communication with JFK Jr. You have a LOT of valuable;e information on carcinogens and should share it with the man who could help.
My friend who studied agricultural science said that organic in America doesn’t mean free of chemicals, it means just less chemicals. I think organic in USA is at the point of being a scam. Now, the “organic” products are spray with apeel to keep it longer on the shelf, this is happening in Whole Foods. So, eating organic is really that much healthier, I am at lost. Recovering from the second phase of a reconstruction for breast cancer. I followed the diet in your book Chris, and all the supplements you mentioned. I am worried for my daughters who are 11 and 13, what is her future?? Do they have future? In 4-5 years I am planning to get out of USA and go to Europe. I have to wait because I have 50% custody and can’t get my daughters out of here.