Glyphosate In Green Powders

Many people are turning to greens powders as a convenient way of boosting nutrient intake during a busy and often stressful lifestyle. Greens powders can provide more health benefits than multivitamins alone.

They offer a chance to up your veg intake, get a wide range of minerals and vitamins, and get a much-needed antioxidant boost.

But what about reports of glyphosate in green powders? Should we be concerned? Read on to find out.

What Is Glyphosate?

Glyphosate is a type of weedkiller, or herbicide. It doesn’t discriminate – i.e., it can kill many weeds. It has been used since around 1974 and as demand for cheap food increased – its usage has increased in many areas.

As well as being used in horticulture to prevent unwanted weed growth, it is also used within agriculture to prevent weeds from damaging crops. In the UK, and many other parts of Europe, you can pick up glyphosate in your local garden centers.

Many environmental agencies are calling for it to be banned – as it can harm natural wildlife, soil health, and plant diversity.

It is also classed as ‘probably carcinogenic’ by the world health organization, leading to real concerns about its use in food products.

Glyphosate In Food

Because glyphosate has been used on and around food crops such as wheat and oats, it’s not surprising that traces of this common weed killer has been discovered in many everyday foodstuffs.

These include water, wine, and beer. It’s also been found in the urine of Europeans and the breast milk of people living in the USA.

This suggests it is in sufficient quantities within our food to show up in routine tests. It’s a bit worrying to think we’re walking around with this unhealthy chemical in our bodies.

Glyphosate is commonly found in food that has been genetically modified, and it’s found in higher concentrations in non-organic foods.

This is another reason for choosing the most natural and unnecessary chemical-free items as often as you can.

Is Glyphosate Dangerous?

It is worrying that glyphosate traces have been found to accumulate in human cells.

This is because glyphosate is linked to a wide range of health issues, such as birth defects, developmental problems, gut health concerns, infertility, and liver conditions.

So, if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy it’s a good idea to keep your glyphosate intake as low as possible. 

As glyphosate is labeled as a likely carcinogen, it’s especially important to take all steps to minimize our exposure to this pesticide via the food we eat and the water we drink. This also extends to the supplements we use too.

Is Glyphosate Banned?

Unfortunately – not yet.

Whilst there have been several attempts to ban glyphosate from agriculture and commercial horticulture, this has not occurred yet. It is currently readily used in the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Some local councils have decided to go pesticide free where possible to avoid the potential risks to both wildlife and human health – there are not currently any laws in place enforcing this.

And as far as food goes – it is likely to be present in many everyday items. This is why eating an organic natural diet is your best choice, as is ensures that any supplements you take are free from pesticides and other unwanted chemicals.

There is some hope that glyphosate will be banned from 2025 – as the health risks become more well known and as consumers start demanding better from their products.

Is There Glyphosate In Greens Powders?

Unfortunately, not all greens powders are glyphosate free.

While some manufacturers may claim glyphosate-free brands, they don’t provide full transparency labeling.

This means they are not revealing whether they have been third-party tested for contaminants such as glyphosate. They may also not reveal if traces of this carcinogenic weed killer have been found – because they fall under a certain level.

So it’s very important that when you are selecting a greens powder you check the label carefully to ensure the brand is being honest about their testing processes, as well as what level of glyphosate contamination they are reporting.

Luckily there are some brands of greens powders which pride themselves on offering a truly glyphosate-free product.

Why Choose Supergreen Tonik?

Even with the best diet in the world, you’ll likely still fall short of the optimum nutrient intake. This is because of something called the nutrition gap.

This means you have a gap between the nutrients you consume and the nutrients you need to be optimally well. This can be due to things such as depleted soil mineral levels.

For example, many soil samples have shown that the levels of magnesium, selenium and other core minerals are lower now than they used to be. This means your vegetables have lower levels of these nutrients, so you might still miss out even if you eat many.

Also, stress, poor sleep, and reliance on processed foods due to time constraints can all deplete your nutrient stores.

And, if you have gut health issues, as many people do, you may fail to absorb all the goodness from a healthy diet adequately, especially if you have a microbiome imbalance.

So, this can lead you to benefit from taking a nutrient-dense, one-stop-shop of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and more.

Supergreen Tonik can provide a much-needed top-up of commonly lacking nutrients such as folate, zinc, and potassium.

But, aside from these nutrients, you’ll get something most multivitamins don’t offer – adaptogens. These clever compounds help bring your body back to a state of balance.

For example, in Supergreen Tonik, you can find l-theanine, which helps to soothe anxiety. Japanese monks even take it to help them meditate.

L-theanine is naturally found in green tea, but it’s hard to get enough through it alone. So adding this super green blend can help you manage your daily stresses better.

With Supergreen Tonik you’ll also get an antioxidant boost – it contains a wide range of antioxidants such as chlorella powder, olive leaf extract, and more. Antioxidants offer protection from cellular damage because they help mop up the free radicals you can be exposed to in the environment.

And finally, with Supergreen Tonik, you know you are consuming a pure product without any of the aforementioned health risks associated with glyphosate consumption. Third-party testing means you can be confident there is no contamination with these harmful pesticides, nor any residues of other harmful heavy metals.

With full transparency labeling, you can be sure you are consuming glyphosate-free greens. 

While supplements alone won’t make you healthy – and it’s essential to follow a fiber-rich, nutrient-dense daily diet – having a well-rounded super greens powder can be the icing on the cake for your health and well-being.

Julia Ebbens, MSc

Julia is a health content editor and nutritionist from Norwich, UK. She has worked as a health coach in private practice and for the national health service. She undertook an MSc in nutritional medicine to deepen her knowledge.

She enjoys producing evidence-based content which inspires people to become healthier and happier.