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When soil contains minerals, plants act as natural extractors, pulling these minerals from the ground and processing them into a form that animals can consume. Plants depend on the soil to have these minerals available. However, in 2024, many plants are grown on large farms loaded with anti-nutrients\u2014substances that prevent minerals in the soil from being available to plants.<\/p>
One significant anti-nutrient is glyphosate (GLY), a chemical found in herbicides like Roundup. Glyphosate can bind to minerals in the soil, such as magnesium and zinc, preventing plants from absorbing them. A study in Sri Lanka showed that water contaminated with glyphosate led to chronic kidney disease among people who drank it.<\/p>
Reference:<\/strong> “Roundup is a glyphosate-based herbicide used to control weeds and other pests. Because it is supposed to break down in the environment within a few days to weeks, its use is relatively under-regulated by most public health agencies. But when glyphosate encounters certain trace metal ions that make water hard \u2014 like magnesium and calcium \u2014 glyphosate-metal ion complexes can form. Those complexes can persist up to seven years in water and 22 years in soil” (Duke University Study).<\/p> Source:<\/strong> Roundup Ingredient Connected to Epidemic Levels of Chronic Kidney Disease<\/a><\/p> During my discourse from April to May 2024, I took a course on Climate Change and Health from HarvardX. One notable point was the study showing that increased CO2 levels in the environment could decrease zinc, iron, and protein content in plants. Phytates in plants are changing due to these environmental shifts. Phytates are compounds that store minerals absorbed from the soil. When animals eat plants, fermentation in their digestive system releases these minerals for absorption.<\/p> Reference Site:<\/strong> National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)<\/a><\/p> Course Link:<\/strong> HarvardX Climate Change and Health<\/a><\/p> Analysis:<\/strong><\/p> References on Phytates:<\/strong><\/p> Conclusion:<\/strong> I present this case to highlight the critical issue of soil degradation and its impact on nutrition and health. Farmers should use advanced tools but avoid chemicals like glyphosate. Only then can we restore the nutrient content of our food and improve overall health.<\/p>
To address this, we need to return to traditional farming methods that avoid harmful chemicals. Governments must regulate and reduce the use of such chemicals to restore soil health and ensure nutrient-rich food for future generations.<\/p>