An evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops and foods.
John Fagan, PhD
Michael Antoniou, PhD
Claire Robinson, MPhil
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Major packaged-food companies lost $4 billion in market share alone last year, as shoppers swerved to fresh and organic alternatives. Can the supermarket giants win you back?
Try this simple test. Say the following out loud: Artificial colors and flavors. Pesticides. Preservatives. High-fructose corn syrup. Growth hormones. Antibiotics. Gluten. Genetically modified organisms.
Part of the problem with genetically engineered food, or GMOs, in the food system is that there aren't a whole lot of GMO studies investigating their safety. That reason alone has sparked dozens of health experts to call for a GMO ban or, at the very least, labeling of foods containing the questionable ingredients.
The scientists behind a recent World Health Organization study which concluded the herbicide glyphosate “probably” causes cancer, say they stand behind their assessment. The comments come in response to criticisms from Monsanto Co., who said the study was based on “junk science”. The main ingredient in Monsanto’s Round Up product is glyphosate. Monsanto executives said they are reviewing their options as they move forward.
After inhaling Monsanto's Lasso weed killer, which was later banned in France in 2007, grain farmer Paul Francois said he experienced neurological problems including memory loss, headaches and stammering.
A court in Lyon, France ruled in his favor, with the sum of damages to be awarded forthcoming.
Over the weekend, March Against Monsanto (MAM) held their 3rd global protest against genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) with hundreds of thousands who turned out to speak against Monsanto and other bio tech corporations that are using foreign lab-grown agents in our food supply.
https://occupycorporatism.com/march-monsanto-draws-protesters-speak-gmos/
This is a briefing about the contents of a new, peer-reviewed scientific paper titled: A long-term toxicology study on pigs fed a combined genetically modified (GM) soy and GM corn maize diet, by Dr Judy Carman, Howard Vlieger, Dr Larry Ver Steeg, Veryln Sneller, Dr Garth Robinson, Dr Kate ClinchJones, Dr Julie Haynes and Dr John Edwards.
"Powerful"- Nancy Peplinsky, Founder and Executive Director of Holistic Moms Network |
"Insightful"- Jeanne Ohm, DC, Executive Editor and Publisher, Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine |
"Priceless"- Kim John Payne, Best Selling Author of Simplicity Parenting |
- Nancy Peplinsky, Founder and Executive Director of Holistic Moms Network
- Jeanne Ohm, DC, Executive Editor and Publisher, Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine
- Kim John Payne, Best Selling Author of Simplicity Parenting