We’ve all heard about the historic drop in male testosterone levels over the past 50 to 60 years but rarely does anyone delve into the causes of this disturbing trend.
A recent guest on the Joe Rogan podcast blew the whistle on a chemical herbicide widely used on large swaths American croplands that has wrought catastrophic effects on the reproductive hormones and organs of the American male.
Atrazine, a herbicide sold under various brand names such as Bullet, Lariat, Guardsman Max, Bicep II Magnum, Dual II Magnum, Medal II, and others, is proven to have harmful effects on boys and men of all ages.
Dr. Casey Means explained that atrazine is widely present in American foods. It has even found its way into some public water systems. This testosterone-crushing chemical is banned across Europe but not the United States.
What is atrazine, and how does it do this?
The Vigilant News Network reports that Atrazine is a widely-used herbicide sprayed on crops like corn and sugarcane to control weeds. It disrupts hormone function by increasing the activity of an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen.
In men, this can contribute to conditions like decreased muscle mass, low libido, and even feminization.
U.S. farmers spray 70 million pounds of this tasteless, odorless, chemical on our food, while it’s illegal to do so in Europe.
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