880. The Microbiome & Toxins

Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide used in agricultural weed control. There have been lawsuits against the maker of the chemical because it ends up in our food. An interesting study is showing how glyphosate doesn’t end up in the actual meat of animal, but instead in what they produce. So, it may show up in the milk or eggs, but not the animal itself. Dr. Martin says this is a big win for the animal kingdom! How do these toxins avoid getting in the flesh of the animal? It’s their gut, the microbiome, that deals with the toxins. Dr. Martin explains further in today’s episode!