When was the last time you consumed Genetically Modified foods? Us humans consume Genetically Modified Organisms on a daily basis without knowing. Genetically Modified foods are everywhere due to the increase of the population. The population has increased dramatically, this means we need to produce more food in order to feed everyone. In the United States, Genetically Modified Organisms are in over eighty percent of our food. GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms plants or animals are created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology. Biotechnology is also known as Genetic Engineering (GE). Food manufacturers have a massive impact on animals, plants and human health.
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In the article “Harmful Effects Of Genetically Modified Foods” written by Nathan Batalion a researcher analyzes the harm of genetically modified foods. According to Nathan, “Genetically Modified foods that have been considered “safe” by the government” (Batalion,1). Introducing a new gene into a plant or animals can have serious health effects. According, to published studies food manufactures are the root cause of “disruption of hormonal systems and gut bacteria damage to DNA, development and reproductive toxicity, birth defects, cancer, and neurotoxicity” (Batalion, 6). Inserting an unknown gene into a plant or animal can be unhealthy for humans. The purpose of food manufactures is to to help, but instead they are the main cause of our health problems. Research studies have revealed the negative impacts of Genetically Modified foods on humans. Genetically Modified products have been developed with resistance to herbicides that are commonly known carcinogens. The main ingredient in GMOs is Glyphosate and POEA these ingredients extremely dangerous because, they are cancerous. Cancer was rare until recent times when chemicals were introduced into our food supply.One out two men and one out of three women are diagnosed with cancer on a daily basis. Cancer rates have increased to more than triple. Throughout the twenty century cancer has been the root cause of deaths. Individuals need to open their eyes and realize what they are consuming has a negative impact on their health. These diseases can be stopped, if we stop consuming genetically modified food. The food that is being produced is not natural our food looses diversity. Organic food is the only food that is natural and is traditionally farmed. A study in the Journal of Medical Food revealed that “certain genetically modified foods have lower levels of viral nutrients” (Batalion,8). Our body is not able to protect us