Consumer Alert: Why GMOs Are A Dangerous Food Experiment

TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec. 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Most people wouldn’t consider eating a corn with bacteria genes spliced into it – or rice with human genes. In fact 26 countries ban the cultivation and import of genetically engineered crops.

Yet despite these efforts, genetically engineered crops and livestock – also known as genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) – have become a larger and larger part of the food web. Even more concerning, consumers in the U.S. have little ability to distinguish GMO food from non-GMO food. The U.S. has no labeling or safety evaluation requirements for GMO foods.

But these concerns go far beyond the present.

“The real danger of GMOs is not necessarily in what they could be doing to us today,” explains holistic physician, Dr. Michael E Rosenbaum, MD, “The real danger from GMOs is what they are doing to our food system tomorrow!”

Working with genes is an integral and healthy part of crop science. By working with plants’ genetic makeup, agricultural researchers have developed delicious tomatoes and hardy wheat. Plants have been bred to develop certain traits like disease-resistance, early production, taste, nutritional value and high yields.

But for thousands of years, this work has been done using plants’ own reproductive system. When plants are bred for these qualities the traditional way, nature’s checks and balances are always in place. Just like it’s impossible to breed a mosquito and cat, it’s impossible to breed a bacterium with a squash plant.

Instead, plant breeders have had to keep their eyes open for the evolutionary changes nature provides on its own and then capitalize on them.

Genetic engineering bypasses all this. Instead of adhering to the safety checks inherent in nature and evolution, genetic engineers take genetic material from one organism and splice it right into the DNA of another.

Most genetic engineering in plants has focused on inserting genes for herbicide resistance or even pesticide production from bacteria into food crops. These changes allow farmers to increase herbicide use and created plants that produce pesticides they wouldn’t produce naturally.

Some genetic engineering experiments are even more disturbing . . .

In 2011, Chinese scientists inserted human genes into rice to produce a protein found in human blood – human serum albumin. With a demand of more than 500 tons per year for this important protein, usually only collected through blood donations, scientists were ecstatic about this new rice’s potential.

“While there are no conclusive studies showing GMOs are bad for your health that’s not as comforting as you might think,” notes Dr. Rosenbaum. “There isn’t much reliable data on its safety either! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t require any third party safety evaluation of GMO crops. Nor do they share the research conducted by companies so we can evaluate their findings ourselves. This is despite preliminary data indicating GMO crops may increase the risk of allergies, immune problems, digestive issues and other toxicity problems.”

Without access to the safety data, it’s hard to fully assess GMOs impact on health.  But a couple small studies hint at how GMOs can cause major changes in the nutrition and chemical structure of food people eat with far-reaching consequences.

·         One study published in the journal Plant Molecular Biology demonstrated that a genetically modified organism created a completely unknown protein.

·         Another study published in The Journal of Experimental Botany demonstrated genetic modification in corn led to changes in the amino acids and other metabolites produced by the corn as it grew.

“Essentially, we’re playing with fire here. And by hiding data and rushing to put these foods on market, the companies promoting this technology are demonstrating a complete disregard for the potential risks,” notes Dr. Rosenbaum. “But the worst aspect of GMO’s is that if we do find out they do substantial harm, they are almost impossible to rein back in. Unlike other sources of toxic contamination, GMOs have a life of their own since plants reproduce and continue to spread the new genetic information.”

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About Dr. Michael E. Rosenbaum

Dr. Michael E. Rosenbaum is a 35-year veteran and widely recognized pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine, alternative healthcare and medical acupuncture. As one of America's most respected experts in natural health and healing, Dr. Rosenbaum has been a frequent lecturer to professional medical groups and has participated in numerous television and radio talk shows. He is also an esteemed member of the Sun Chlorella Advisory Board, which helps guide the medical innovation behind Sun Chlorella products.

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