Glyphosate Detox
What is glyphosate & why it matters
What Is Glyphosate?
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in many widely used herbicides, originally developed to kill weeds by disrupting plant growth.
Today, it is one of the most heavily used agricultural chemicals in the world.
It is commonly sprayed on crops such as wheat, oats, legumes and soy. Importantly, it is often used just before harvest as a drying agent. This process, known as desiccation, helps crops dry evenly but also increases glyphosate residues remaining in the final food product.
This means glyphosate exposure is no longer limited to farming environments.
It has become part of everyday dietary intake.
Why glyphosate matters for your health
Due the pesticides’ effect on microbobes, glyphosate does not pass through the body without effect.
From a functional and cellular perspective on the persons health, one has to consider the impact on:
Disrupt the gut microbiome
Increases in oxidative stress
Alterations in mitochondrial function
Interference of detoxification pathways
One of the most important insights is also its relationship with amino acids.
Glyphosate is structurally similar to glycine, a key building block in the body.
Thie structure of glycine is used in building pathways related to:
Protein synthesis
Detoxification
Glutathione production
Nervous system regulation
Reduce glyophsate exposure with your food choices
As food is the most significant source of this pesticide, it is the easiest places to intervene. Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases the “Dirty Dozen” list, highlighting the produce most heavily contaminated with pesticide residues.
The 2026 Dirty Dozen
Spinach
Kale, collard, and mustard greens
Strawberries
Grapes
Nectarines
Peaches
Cherries
Apples
Blackberries
Pears
Potatoes
Blueberries
These are incredibly nutrient-dense foods, but when conventionally grown, they will carry higher pesticide loads.
Choosing organic versions of these foods, where possible, can reduce your overall pesticide exposure by up to 80%.
Support the Body’s Natural Detox Pathways
The body has several layers of mechanisms built in to remove toxins naturally. The goal is to understand and optimise these systems in place.
This includes:
Liver processing
Gut elimination
Kidney function
Circulation and lymphatic flow
Sweating and skin elimination pathways
When these systems are supported, the body is very efficient at clearing toxins.
The Glyphosate- Glycine Connection
This is a very important aspect of understanding the impact of glyphosate in human health, and the way to assist this aspect is one of the most relevant and underutilised strategies for supporting connective tissue.
Because glyphosate resembles glycine, increasing glycine availability may help:
Support proper protein formation
Enhance detoxification pathways
Improve glutathione production
Support nervous system balance
Glycine can be increased through:
Collagen or gelatin
Bone broth
Targeted supplementation
Where Ionic Foot Baths Fit In
At Mito Core, ionic foot baths are used as part of a broader strategy to support detoxification and circulation. These systems use electrolysis to create charged particles in water, which may influence:
Circulation
Ion exchange
Movement of fluids and waste within the body
A small study demonstrated a 48% reduction in glyphosate levels after 30 days. (Three sessions a week) By supporting circulation, fluid movement, and the body’s electrical gradients, ionic foot baths may help the body mobilise and eliminate toxins more efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Glyphosate exposure is part of modern life. But the body is not powerless.
When you:
Reduce exposure
Support glycine and key detox pathways
Optimise gut function
Enhance circulation and elimination
Support skin detox pathways, such as sweating
Layer in supportive therapies where appropriate
You create the conditions for the body to do what it is designed to do.
References
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce 2026.Ionic foot bath and glyphosate study
Hirning TL, Copeland EG. IonCleanse by AMD Glyphosate Study. 2018.Glyphosate and microbiome disruption
Mesnage R, Antoniou MN. Facts and fallacies in the debate on glyphosate toxicity. Frontiers in Public Health. 2020.Glyphosate impact on gut bacteria and pathways
Shehata AA et al. The effect of glyphosate on potential pathogens and beneficial members of poultry microbiota.Current Microbiology. 2013.Oxidative stress and mitochondrial effects
Bailey DC et al. Chronic exposure to a glyphosate-based herbicide alters the gut microbiota and metabolome in rats. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2018.