GMOs are genetically modified organisms. They have been created in a lab by chemical companies like Monsanto, Dow, & DuPont. Creating a GMO involves forcing genes from one unrelated species into another. Viruses, bacteria and antibiotic markers are used in the process. Collateral damage to the plants DNA can occur and there are unpredictable outcomes. These organisms create foreign proteins that our bodies are not familiar with and increase the risk of allergies and autoimmune reactions. There are basically two traits that these plants have been engineered with. One is herbicide resistance. All of the GMO corn, canola, cottonseed oil, sugar, soy & alfalfa are heavily sprayed with Roundup or a stronger herbicide. It doesnt wash off. The other trait, is pesticide producing. The corn in our food supply is actually registered with the EPA as a pesticide because every cell of the plant produces its own pesticide. When insects bite into the corn, their stomachs rupture. When people eat it, it causes cell membrane death in our digestive system and a host of other health problems. Youll find more info here: gmofreeusa.org/gmos-are/. The best way to avoid GMOs is to stick to whole foods and to know your farmer. If you must buy processed foods, avoid those with high risk ingredients or buy organic or Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:42:42 +0000
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