Unexpected dangers from genetically modified foods

Although there are no definitive scientific reports on the effects of genetically modified foods on humans, animal experiments have shown alarming results.

In fact, “A genetically modified corn introduced to the market in the late 1990s contained a toxin called Bt. When ingested by insects, this toxin can rupture their stomachs and kill them,” nutritionist Mike Geary said in a recent news release.

Biotechnology companies that produce genetically modified foods claim that Bt toxin does not harm the digestive system of mammals. However, "Many peer-reviewed studies by experts show that Bt toxin harms the small intestine of mice and intestinal tissue from rhesus monkeys, but no one can be sure about humans," said Dr. Joseph Mercola.

Genetically modified foods are more likely to be harmful to consumers. Illustration photo.

In addition, a report from a Quebec hospital found that Bt toxin was present in the blood of 93% of pregnant women tested, 80% of their newborns, and nearly 70% of non-pregnant women. This is concerning, because if Bt toxin can harm insect stomachs, it is also very possible that it can harm humans.

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine says that some studies on experimental animals eating genetically modified foods have caused serious consequences, such as infertility, immune dysfunction, accelerated aging, DNA mutations, abnormal insulin, and many changes in the liver, kidneys, spleen, and digestive system," said nutritionist Geary.

Furthermore, the Academy continues to firmly affirm that there is a close relationship between genetically modified foods and many diseases in experimental animals.

Therefore, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine has discussed with doctors to advise patients to avoid genetically modified foods. Genetically modified foods today may be new substances, never found in nature and never present in food.

Currently, there is no way to identify genetically modified foods that are harmful to consumers, so to ensure safety, people should avoid using this type of item. The most common genetically modified foods include soybeans; corn syrup; cotton and canola oil; and sugar beets.

That also means eating out is risky. People should avoid processed foods or foods fried in soybean oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, or canola oil.

To be safe, consumers should choose organic meats, grass-fed fish, and organic milk. It is estimated that there are currently about 30,000 products on grocery shelves that may be genetically modified.

According to Alobacsi.vn