Friday, October 11, 2024

Genetically modified crops: A growing threat to health and the environment

Bioengineered foods and genetically modified organisms are commonly confused with each other, but they have different meanings.

According to the Food Standards Agency, most GM foods contain "Antibiotic resistance markers," which help identify successful genetic modifications.

Despite warnings from scientists, the FDA has continued to allow these markers in GM foods even though public health experts view them as a significant threat.

In 1992, FDA scientists warned that altering foods genetically might lead to "Undesirable changes in nutrient levels." They highlighted the risk that these changes could go unnoticed without specific testing.

Despite these warnings, the FDA chose to ignore the potential dangers and didn't require toxicological testing for GM foods, prioritizing industry interests over food safety.

While the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard mandates labels for many GMO products, certain items, like GM animal products and refined ingredients are not required to be labeled.

To minimize GMO intake, reduce your consumption of these foods which may not disclose their GMO content. 

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-10-09-genetically-modified-crops-growing-threat-health-environment.html

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