Genetically Modified Foods. What is GMO’s Genetically modified organisms.
The Health Risks of Genetically Modified Foods
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The Health Risks ofGenetically Modified Foods
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FDA declares GMOs no different
“The agency is not aware of any information showing that foods
derived by these new methods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.”
Food and Drug Administration
“Statement of Policy” May 29, 1992
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Allergens
Toxins
New diseases
Nutritional problems
In reality, agency scientists warned of:
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Person in charge of FDA’s GMO policy ignored scientists’ warningsMichael Taylor
•Former Monsanto attorney•Later Monsanto vice president•Now back at FDA as US Food Safety Czar
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GMOs are Inherently UnsafeThe GM process creates massive collateral damage in the plant, which can cause side-effects
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GM potatoes
Rats developed• Potentially pre-
cancerous cell growth in the digestive tract
• Smaller brains, livers and testicles
• Partial atrophy of the liver, and
• Immune system damage
Lancet, 1999
damaged rats (10 or 110 days)
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Stomach lining
Non-GM GM
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Soon after GM soy
was introduced into the UK,
soy allergies
skyrocketed by 50%.York Laboratory
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Possible causes for increase allergies
More herbicide residues Increased soy allergen
New potential allergen? Digestive enzymes reduced
Roundup Ready protein may be allergenic
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The Only
Human Feeding
Study on GM Crops
Genes transfer to intestinal bacteria and continue to function
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Mice and rabbits fed Roundup Ready soy
Altered cells, enzymes, and/or gene expression in livers, kidneys, pancreas, and heartsHigher metabolic activity(toxic insult)
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Mice livers
Control GM soy fed
Hepatocyte Nuclei
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Rat LiversC, D – GM soy fedА, B – control group
A
B
C
D
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Rat testiclesControl GM soy fed
GM soyControl
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Mice fed GM soyTesticle cells changed(including young sperm)
Embryos of GM-fed parents had altered DNA expression
European Journal of Histochemistry, 2004, and in press
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Death of baby rats, born of GM soy fed mothers
Control GM-soy
Non-GM soyIrina Ermakova, 2005-2007
>50%
10%
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19-day old ratsLarger rat is from control group;
smaller from GM-soy group. Irina Ermakova, 2005-2007
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Bt in cropsBuilt-in insecticide
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Bt in cropsThousands of times more concentrated than the sprayDesigned to be more toxicHas properties of a known allergen
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Mice ate Bt corn (30/90 days)
Multiple immune system
responsesGovernment of Italy November 2008
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Mice ate Bt cornIncreased
infertility and lower birth
weightGovernment of AustriaNovember 2008
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Rats ate Bt corn (90 days)
Indicators for liver and kidney
toxicity,blood pressure
problems, allergies,infections or disease,
higher blood sugar,and anemia
Monsanto study
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Laborers in India report the same reactions to Bt cotton as those who were sprayedItching, eruptions, wounds, discoloration
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Thousands of sheep died after grazing onBt cotton plants
Bt cotton
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Indian buffaloes
Reproductive Problems: Prolapsed uterus, premature deliveries, abortions, infertility
Sudden death
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Bt corn, reports…
Farmers report deaths:Cows, horses, buffalos, chickens
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Bt corn, reports…Farmers say pigs and cows became sterile
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If Bt genes
transfer They might turn our intestinal bacteria into living pesticide factories
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Killed about 100 and caused
5,000-10,000 to fall sick
L-tryptophan produced by GM bacteria
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The epidemic was discoveredbecause the disease1. Was new, with unique
symptoms2. Acute3. Came on quickly
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Current Assessments No post-
marketing surveillanceNo human clinical trials
No proper evaluation of plant changes or effects
Approvals based on:• disproved or untested assumptions
• industry studies
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The American Academy of Environmental
Medicine“Animal studies indicate serious health risks … including infertility, immune dysregulation, accelerated aging, dysregulation of genes associated with cholesterol synthesis, insulin regulation, cell signaling, and protein formation, and changes in the liver, kidney, spleen and gastrointestinal system.”
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Many animals avoided GM feed when given a choice
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How do we stop the genetic engineering of our food supply?
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Tipping point for rejection of GM
crops
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Campaign for Healthier Eating in America
www.ResponsibleTechnology.org
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www.NonGMOShoppingGuide.com