Long Term Effects Of GMO Foods

Genetic modified organisms, or GMOs, are living organisms that, through the genetic engineering process, have been altered to withstand certain chemicals and increase the nutritional value of the product. In fact, the majority of the foods found at the grocery store are genetically altered. Genetic modification is becoming increasingly popular on farms throughout the United States and moving into other parts of the world due to their increasing yield capabilities and pest and weed control. However, this has been, and continues to be, an extremely controversial topic of discussion in the world of agriculture and biotechnology, as well as health food critics, because of potential environmental and health risks.

The public has grown intimidated by GMO’s and have come up with a myth of how harmful these modifications are to humans. It’s been seen in documentaries, and heard through advertisements but where did it all come from? The fear of eating something naturally made then transformed to fit societies need created the myth: GMOs are bad for people. With this mindset, people will willingly reject foods after they find out it has been “modified”.

Gmos can cause very irrevocably damage towards the environment. And they cause a huge risk of food-based allergies towards the humans. Gmos are also not fully tested to be eaten. The pollen spreads the pharmaceutical genes into the gmo foods supply. They have a lack of consumers due to the creation of ethical dilemma. There is a toxin that fights pest is the caused of the allergies to start. But, gmos affect the younger kids more quicker than older people. The AAEM suggest non-gmos diet for every patient.

There is a problem within the world of GMOs. The problem lies in the negative public relation between GMO food producers/sellers and the public/consumers. There is a negative public relation due to the lack of education and information on GMO foods going out. There has been little to no effort in educating the public as to why they believe GMO foods cause no harm. A GMO food is any edible food who’s DNA has been modified by scientists. There are many ethical and environmental problems that accompany GMO foods but GMO producers/sellers say that the benefits greatly outweigh the problems. If there was an active effort to educate the general public on GMOs then maybe the producers/sellers could be able to take away the negative image that has been associated with GMO foods. If educated the GMO foods can become more advertised and accepted worldwide. This study aims to test whether or not educating individuals on GMO foods will sway or strengthen their opinion on GMO foods.

Many food made from gmos can cause allergies .The centers for disease control found that under the age of 18 the percent went up 3.4 to 5.1.Many people believe that gmo food is the cause for increases in allergies.

The world we live in today is in no doubt constantly changing all thanks to the technological and scientific advancements. These advancements are what have led to the birth of molecular genetics which is the genesis of improvements in the field of agriculture. Food is a very crucial part of human survival, and while it may be abundant in many developed countries, the same cannot be said about the developing countries. A 2015 report by FAO on the state of food insecurity sates that there are about 795 million people sleeping hungry because of shortage of food with the vast majority coming from developing countries (2015, FAO). The rise of genetically modified food in the recent years however has helped to provide a solution to some of these food shortage problems. Generally genetically modified foods otherwise known as GMO foods are foods that result from crops whose genetic makeup have been modified or altered. This happens through a process that’s referred to as recombinant DNA that serves to give plants traits that are desirable with the use of molecular techniques. Some of the most bioengineered foods include tomatoes, corn, cotton, rice, papaya, wheat among others. While it has had many benefits and successes, GM foods still have risks and the question of safety always arises when it comes to discussions.

GMO’s are very unhealthy. They cause organ damage to animals, gastrointestinal, and immune system disorders that are accelerated and infertility. From GMO’s, genetically modified food can leave material inside us, possibly causing long term problems. It can transfer into DNA of bacteria living inside us, called toxic insecticide. The health problems were increased after GMO’s were introduced in 1996. Any percent of Americans with 3 or more Chronic illnesses went from 7% to 13% in 9 years.The food allergies gained, and disorders like Autism,

The fact that you can have an allergic reactions or even worse scares many people. Especially knowing that your food has been modified and you don't really know what's behind the food you put in your mouth. Research shows that, "Scientists often modify seeds using antibiotic-resistant genes in the genetic engineering process. Which mean it's a hard to kill, thus infecting many people and causing death." (http://www.healthline.com/health/gmos-pros-and-cons?m=0#cons3). With this information we can say that food that contains GMOs can potentially harm or even worse it can kill us. Just because it may taste really good and it looks appetizing it does not mean that it's good for you, we all have to be careful of what we put in our mouths and consume Although GMOs are bad in many people's point of views, others can say

Producers have been manipulating DNA in the reproduction of their products before Gregor Mendel founded the modern understanding of genetics. Thus, genetically modified organisms -GMOs- are simply more advanced hybrids. The World Health organization defines GMOs as organisms in which their genetic information has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally (Blair, 2015). The controversy regarding genetically modified organisms has been prevalent not only in the agricultural community, but academic conversation as well. Although many organizations and individuals claim genetically modified organisms are malicious to human health as well as the environment, they are indeed the basis for healthy, sustainable agriculture that not only provide a quality product for the consumer, but a safe and nutritious product as well.

Most food allergies are protein based, like people allergic to nuts, milk, or shellfish. Since genetic engineering is based on proteins, most people assume GMOs will cause all kinds of foreign allergies. According to XiaoZhi Lim, writer for the Genetic Literacy Project, "Three main tests are conducted to ensure that any new proteins from GM foods do not cause allergies: in vitro test, in silico test and digestion." These three rigorous tests keep any dangerous GM products off of the market. Besides allergens, some people just fear large biotechnology companies such as Monsanto. Some Americans feel that the results of the safety testing are actually unsafe and the large corporations are paid off to say the opposite. Since America has no labeling requirements, there really is no way to tell if what you're eating contains GMOs or not. The reason behind that is because our scientific research shows that GMOs really are safe for consumption. The only way to be sure the foods you eat are free of GMOs is if they are certified

GMO’s are a big problem for the people against it because they believe that they aren't healthy for one to consume and they harm the land. Research for how GM foods are harmful starts with animals. Once the animals were fed GM potatoes, they had a very reaction. The reaction ranged from infertility to immune system problems. Another major reaction, in both humans and animals, are allergies to food, and the most common allergy is soy. There are quite a bit of reasons why the GM soy has caused so many allergy outbreaks. According to Melissa Diane Smith (a writer for Better Nutrition), “Cooked GM soy has seven times more trypsin inhibitor, a known soy allergen, than cooked non-GM soy. GM soy also has higher levels of herbicide residues, which

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have taken a new role in the world’s food industry. It is not uncommon for the majority of produce being sent out for the public’s consumption to be genetically engineered. The problem is, no one has proof that genetically modified food is safe to eat. In fact, evidence shows that there is a huge possibility that it is not. With neglected and insufficient testing, and the unknown side effects, GM food is likely to do more harm than good.

On the positive side GMO’s have shown that they can help to improve with vitamin deficiency in children around the world. They can also help mass produce crops for a growing population enabling us to feed a growing population. Although controversial, research is believed to show the negative side of genetically modified organisms. Some major effects that GMO’s can have on people can be growth defects, infertility, disease, and increase allergies. Unfortunately the FDA has made no laws in the United States to stop producing GMOs or mandated labeling guidelines for these

One of those concerns would have to do with unknown allergies and diseases. Even though these bio-engineered foods have been around for decades, there are new bio-technology breakthroughs, and those breakthroughs have not gone through long-term testing. According to American RadioWorks (2017), "there are too few independent studies of the health effects of GM foods to have confidence in their safety."

However, this ideology (as proven by science) is flawed. This argument depends entirely on individual GMOs, which should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some people who are for labeling have pointed out, however, that transferring a gene from an allergenic food crop, such as peanuts, could make the GMO food allergenic as well. While this is a possibility (although really small), routine safety testing that takes place in the manufacturing industry should prevent such products from going on the market. The risks associated with GMO foods are considered by many to be very low. So low in fact, that the risks are comparable to those arising from traditional selective breeding. To date, there is no scientific evidence suggesting that GMOs cause harm in humans. Likewise, most animal studies conducted suggest that GMOs are safe. Yet, despite the general lack of evidence against GMO foods, there is considerable public opposition to them and the debate continues. This may be partly due to general distrust of biotech companies. There is also a potential conflict of interest in many scientific