Glyphosate Test

Description

Glyphosate Test

What does this test measure?

This urine test specifically measures Glyphosate, the active ingredient in
many herbicides (like Roundup). Glyphosate can be ingested via residues on
food or from environmental exposure. This test usually uses LC-MS/MS to detect
and quantify glyphosate (and sometimes its primary metabolite AMPA) in the
urine, reflecting recent exposure. High glyphosate levels might be found in
people who consume a lot of non-organic grains or live near farms. There is
ongoing research and debate on glyphosate’s health effects, but it has been
implicated in disrupting gut flora and potential links to certain cancers or
metabolic issues.

Who is this test most suitable for?

• Individuals on a conventional (non-organic) diet high in grains or soy/corn
  (likely to have some glyphosate)
• Agricultural workers
• Residents near heavy herbicide usage areas
• People aiming for a detox who want a baseline glyphosate load.

Clinical Use

Clinicians may use this test for patients with chronic gut dysbiosis or who
are very health-conscious about reducing their toxin load. If levels are high,
one might advise switching to organic foods, filtering water, or other
interventions to reduce exposure. It’s also sometimes used in litigation or
occupational health for those who handle herbicides. In essence, it gives a
measure of how much of this common chemical is entering one’s body.