Glyphosate insulin resistance

• Endocrine disruptorGlyphosate is an endocrine disruptor that can negatively impact human health through food. It can alter insulin action in the liver and disrupt glucose homeostasis. 
• Oxidative stressGlyphosate can cause oxidative stress, which can lead to metabolic diseases. The liver is especially affected by this oxidative stress, which can change insulin signaling and other regulatory pathways. 
• Pancreatic impactGlyphosate can impact the pancreas, which can lead to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM can cause dysfunction in signaling mechanisms that lead to hyperglycemia. 
• Reproductive systemGlyphosate can be hazardous to the reproductive system, and has been linked to higher glucose and insulin level

Main usage: Glyphosate is primarily used in large-scale agriculture to manage weeds, particularly in crops that have been genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to the herbicide. These crops are commonly referred to as “Roundup Ready” crops, and they include:

• Soybeans
• Corn
• Cotton
• Canola
• Sugar beets