Kalidasa
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Just want to say first of all, much better thread. Second of all, I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm just going on what I've learned thus far, and admittedly haven't done extensive research on this topic. But from what I understand, ALL (100%) modern produce is genetically modified, and even the "non-GMO" stuff has genetic modification in its history, so it's GMO as well. Genetic modification can be cross pollination (every time a flower is pollinated, genetic modifications occur), selective breeding, grafting, and DNA "splicing". So from my understanding, unless you're going into the woods and foraging wild plants far, far away from human influence, you're eating GMO food...plant and animal.
I've heard a lot of bad stuff about GMO, but I've also heard good stuff. Like how many GMO products have a much higher vitamin content than their wild counterparts, among other things.
What I haven't found yet (and we may never) is concrete study results that GMO is harmful to humans (or pets). I've read a lot of theories, and "Internet news" from biased websites. Now, admittedly I haven't read every post on this (or the other, ruder) thread. Again, I'm not for or against, just want to know more (FACTS).
Also, I'm not into conspiracy theories, nor do I think men in seersucker suits meet in closed rooms plotting against the public. Not from the food industry anyway
Also, from my understanding, GMO foods are chewed up and eaten, then dissolved in digestive juices, nutrients absorbed, waste passed. In order for it to affect my DNA, I would have to have sex with the GMO produce, and reproduce for the genes to be mixed.
I do buy (and grow) organic, because of pesticides, which of course are poison. But they cannot magically splice pesticides into plant cells. In order to modify genes, they have to use living genetic cells. For instance, mint, and marigolds are naturally insect repellents, and they are non-toxic. So they isolate the gene that sends chemical signals to insects saying "don't eat this plant". From my understanding they use safe plants with qualities and vitamin content to introduce into the host plant cells.
I've heard a lot of bad stuff about GMO, but I've also heard good stuff. Like how many GMO products have a much higher vitamin content than their wild counterparts, among other things.
What I haven't found yet (and we may never) is concrete study results that GMO is harmful to humans (or pets). I've read a lot of theories, and "Internet news" from biased websites. Now, admittedly I haven't read every post on this (or the other, ruder) thread. Again, I'm not for or against, just want to know more (FACTS).
Also, I'm not into conspiracy theories, nor do I think men in seersucker suits meet in closed rooms plotting against the public. Not from the food industry anyway
Also, from my understanding, GMO foods are chewed up and eaten, then dissolved in digestive juices, nutrients absorbed, waste passed. In order for it to affect my DNA, I would have to have sex with the GMO produce, and reproduce for the genes to be mixed.
I do buy (and grow) organic, because of pesticides, which of course are poison. But they cannot magically splice pesticides into plant cells. In order to modify genes, they have to use living genetic cells. For instance, mint, and marigolds are naturally insect repellents, and they are non-toxic. So they isolate the gene that sends chemical signals to insects saying "don't eat this plant". From my understanding they use safe plants with qualities and vitamin content to introduce into the host plant cells.
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