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Some argue that genetically modified food has no effects on human or animal genes. They also argue that GMO foods are the same as any other foods and have no negative health effects at all. Others argue that they might cause changes to our genes, and that they do cause changes to the flora in our intestines, possible sterilization, and other health issues. The FDA has declared then to be "substantially equivalent" to non GMO foods.
In reality, we just do not know what effects genetically modified food have on our health or our genes.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt has not been conclusively determined whether or not eating GMO foods has any effects on your genes.
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What effect does eating GMO food have on your genes?
Some say GMO foods have no effect on genes. Others say they do, but those people are often referred to as conspiracy theorists, unscientific, or a variety of other things. In reality, we probably don't know what effect, if any, eating GMO foods has on our genes.
What effect does genetically modified food have on your genes?
Some argue that genetically modified food has no effects on human or animal genes. They also argue that GMO foods are the same as any other foods and have no negative health effects at all. Others argue that they might cause changes to our genes, and that they do cause changes to the flora in our intestines, possible sterilization, and other health issues. The FDA has declared then to be "substantially equivalent" to non GMO foods. In reality, we just do not know what effects genetically modified food have on our health or our genes.
Does GM food effect wildlife?
Effects of GMO foods on wildlife are not known.
What is true of GMO crops?
there have been no instances of genes escaping from GMO plants into other plants
What is put inside gmo foods?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are made by changing genetic sequence of an organism. Usually, it means adding genes that an organism doesn't have naturally, which helps, for example, their immune system, makes them more resistant to bad conditions etc. So, I think it is ok to say that additional genes are put inside gmo food.
What happens if you don't have GM food?
Nothing happens if we don't have GMO foods, though not having GMO foods is not very likely now that they are being used commercially and the modified genes are already released into the environment.
Is organic soy GMO free?
It should be; however, there is no guarantee that GM soy has not cross-pollinated with the organic soy, causing there to be GMO genes in the organic soy.
What is known about the food production capabilities of GMO's?
GMO corn and soy are no more productive than non-GMO corn and soy.
What are the effects of GMO food?
The effects of GMO food is not yet known. Though some say there are no harmful effects, others question that and claim there is anecdotal evidence that GMO foods are harmful to health.
How are GMO foods healthy?
GMO foods are not healthier for you. In fact, there are concerns and anecdotal evidence that they could actually cause health issues. Except for Golden Rice, which was created to produce Vitamin A, and possibly a few others, many genetic modifications are not made to make the plant healthier or more nutritious as a food, but to be resistant to herbicides, create a substance that kills insects in the plant itself, or for other traits that have nothing to do with making them healthier. Some argue that GMO foods actually have negative effects on health. Even the claims that Golden Rice provides Vitamiin A in quantities that is actually beneficial has been questioned.
Why don't Asians want GMO food?
Most people who don't want GMO food are not convinced it is totally safe for human consumption.
What are some possible benefits of eating genetically engineered foods?
No benefits of eating GMO foods are known.
