GMO’s: Are They Dangerous or Safe?
I recently received the following question from a client:
“Frankenfoods—I know they aren’t as good as Organic, but do they really hurt me, especially if I am eating Low Carb or Ketogenic?”
Here’s my answer:
As you know, I am a proponent of a Ketogenic, Low Carb diet and believe in all of the health benefits: Increased Physical and Mental Energy, Fat Loss, Reduced Brain Fog, Reversed Brain diseases like Alzheimers, Dementia, ADHD, and Autism, Improved Athletic Performance, and Fights Cancer and most other Diseases. However, there are many Keto Proponents out there in the Keto world promoting foods that are GMO or not organic, as long as they are low carb. Hmmmm…
Until recently there were no long term studies done on GMO’s; that has changed. A recent study published in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology is proving genetically modified organisms (GMO) may cause kidney damage, liver failure and early death.
Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) are just what the name implies. Organisms, in this case foods, that have been altered genetically.
Genetically modified foods alter genetic codes of the DNA in an organism by wiring in genes from other forms of life including other plant forms, insecticides, pesticides, bacteria and viruses. Most GMO foods today have been modified to tolerate or produce pesticides (like Canola Oil). Canola Oil is often found in foods that you assume are safe and organic. Read the labels!
More than eighty percent of the foods we eat on a daily basis contain one or more type of GMO. And what’s more distressing is that the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) doesn’t require these foods to be labeled!
Health Concerns with GMO Foods
According to reports, individuals who consumed GMO’s also experienced the following side effects:
- Increase in Allergies
- Increase in Antibiotic Resistance
- Problems with Endocrine system — Liver, Kidneys, Pancreas and Genitals
- Disorders of the Reproductive system and Infertility
- Accelerated Aging
- Cancerous Tumor growth
- LEAKY GUT and Digestive Issues
- Obesity
- Inflammation throughout the body
Some Facts:
In one of the most recent studies published in the Journal of Hematology and Thromboembolic Disease indicates GM crops that contain Bt toxin increase risk of leukemia.
In fact, some countries (notably the European Union), do not allow GMO foods to be imported. In addition, if more than .9% of their foods contain GMO’s they must be labeled so the consumer knows exactly what they’re getting.
The U.S.D.A. and related government agencies in the U.S. argue against any labeling of GMO foods on the grounds that this “…would imply that GMO’s are different”. Big agricultural companies like Monsanto have raised millions of dollars to fight against labeling because they know it would negatively effect sales.
Recent polls shows that about ninety percent of Americans are in favor of labeling foods that contain GMO.
Monsanto is the largest producer today of genetically modified foods like corn, soy, and canola. And now there are even companies working to produce genetically modified salmon and cattle.
While the list of GMO’s is undoubtedly growing, here are the most commonly found GMO foods are must be aware of:
- Corn
- Soy
- Canola
- Alfalfa
- Sugar Beets
If you are buying any of the above foods and the label doesn’t say “Organic” or “Non-GMO” you can be fairly certain the food is GMO.
When you see the words on a nutrition label like corn syrup, soybean oil or even sugar, a majority of the time that ingredient is a GMO.
Other foods that may also be GMO or have GMO residue include: cottonseed oil, non-organic dairy, and papaya.
How to Avoid GMO Foods
The following are my top recommendations for keeping GMO foods out of your body:
- Avoid all foods with corn, canola, and soy.
- Look for foods that are labeled GMO free.
- Shop for organic foods. (By law they must contain less than 5% GM Products.)
Natural Supplements to Reverse the Damage Done From GMO’s in your System:
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