Two recent studies raise concerns about Girl Scout cookies:

1. Moms Across America (MAA) and GMOScience Study: This study tested various Girl Scout cookies for contaminants and claimed to have found traces of glyphosate and lead. The study quickly went viral on platforms such as Tik-Tok, leading to widespread speculation and concern.
2. GMOScience and Other Consumer Groups Study: This study, led by Stephanie Seneff, PhD, a senior research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, tested 25 cookie samples from three states for contamination. The findings revealed that all tested samples contained glyphosate and toxic metals, with some exceeding EPA water safety limits.

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many herbicides like Roundup, has been a topic of debate regarding its potential health risks. Here are some key points:

1. Cancer Risk: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans” in 2015. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory bodies have stated that glyphosate is not likely to cause cancer in humans.
2. Neurodegenerative Diseases: Recent studies suggest that glyphosate exposure may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Research indicates that glyphosate can accumulate in the brain, causing inflammation and other damaging effects.
3. Other Health Risks: Glyphosate exposure has been linked to various other health issues, including reproductive problems, liver and kidney damage, and disruptions to the endocrine system.
4. Environmental Impact: Glyphosate is also known to have adverse effects on the environment, including harm to aquatic life and beneficial insects like bees