Skip to content
  • There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

Simazine (Herbicide)

Simazine is a triazine herbicide that may cause intolerance due to hormonal disruption, liver detox overload, and immune sensitivity. Avoid for 8 weeks, switch to organic foods and clean water, and support detox and hormone balance to help reduce symptoms and improve overall resilience.

🌿 What is Simazine (Herbicide)?
Simazine is a pre-emergent herbicide used to control weeds in cornfields, vineyards, orchards, and turf grass. It belongs to the triazine class of herbicides (similar to atrazine) and works by inhibiting photosynthesis in plants, preventing weed growth before it emerges. While effective in agriculture, Simazine can linger in soil and water, and may trigger sensitivities in humans, especially with long-term exposure.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Simazine?
Your sensitivity may stem from how Simazine affects your detox pathways, hormone balance, and immune response:

  • Endocrine disruption – Simazine has been shown to interfere with hormonal activity, particularly estrogen and thyroid function.
  • Liver detox burden – The liver must work hard to break down triazine herbicides, which can overwhelm detox systems in sensitive individuals.
  • Immune system activation – Your body may identify Simazine as a toxin, triggering symptoms like fatigue, rashes, sinus issues, or brain fog.
  • Respiratory irritation – If inhaled during application or from drift, Simazine may irritate the lungs or sinuses.
  • Water exposure – Simazine can contaminate drinking water sources, contributing to chronic low-level exposure.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

  • Avoid exposure to Simazine-treated areas and crops for 8 weeks – Especially vineyards, orchards, and lawns.
  • Switch to organic or non-chemically treated produce – Especially for grapes, berries, and corn.
  • Use a high-quality water filter – Simazine has been found in groundwater; filtering reduces your overall load.
  • Support your liver naturally – Eat detox-supportive foods like broccoli, arugula, and beetroot (if tolerated).
  • Limit other chemical exposures – Like synthetic fragrances or household cleaners, to lighten your body’s detox burden.

💊 Which Supplements Can Help with Simazine Sensitivity?

💊 Supportive Options:

  • Glutathione – Crucial for detoxifying herbicides and protecting cells from oxidative stress.
  • Milk thistle – A herbal liver tonic that helps with the breakdown of environmental chemicals.
  • NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) – Boosts glutathione production and supports respiratory and liver health.
  • Selenium – Supports thyroid function and helps reduce the effects of endocrine disruptors.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids – Help calm inflammation and support brain and immune function.

🌟 Why Might I Have an Intolerance to Simazine but Not Other Herbicides?

  • Triazine class specificity – Simazine and atrazine share a unique structure that may affect your hormones differently than other herbicides.
  • Persistence in environment – Simazine stays in soil and water longer, leading to chronic exposure.
  • Greater hormonal effects – Compared to contact herbicides, Simazine is more likely to impact endocrine function.
  • Cumulative exposure – Your system might already be sensitized due to other environmental toxins, increasing your reaction to Simazine.

🍽️ Common Exposure Sources:

  • Conventionally grown corn, berries, and grapes
  • Treated lawns, golf courses, and parks
  • Drinking water in agricultural areas
  • Drift from nearby sprayed fields

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Organic corn and grapes
  • Produce from local farms using no herbicides
  • Filtered water (reverse osmosis or activated carbon)
  • Manual or mulching weed control in home gardens