Almost the entirety of the Soybeans produced in the US is engineered genetically. In addition, they are sprayed with a protective herbicide to prevent weeds from forming. This spray is called glyphosate.

Even though not usually labeled as such in the front of the packaging, some of the most commonly bought food products contain soy protein. Either via processed oil or directly using soybeans. Most products contain them and can be checked in the nutritional and ingredients labels.

A report published in 2010 and send to the European Food Safety Authority and US Environment Protection Agency exposed that glyphosate used in Argentina to cultivate soybeans was a direct cause of a high increase of neural deformities, miscarriages, pregnancy complications, cancer, and birth defects.

Because soybeans are mostly in every processed food, it is important to read the labels. More importantly, if you want to live longer, we advise buying only fresh foods. By avoiding canned and processed foods, you will be avoiding a lot of harmful chemicals. If you like beans, opt for other types and avoid soybeans themselves unless organic and local. You can trace where they were grown and if any herbicides were used. If any, please avoid using them if you wish to live longer.