It might be a really good idea to lay off corn in your diet.
This is a classic case of "science" being guided by accountants (&
greed). Where was the FDA on this? Who is protecting us? Peace, D.
Mindock
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GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CORN PRODUCING HERBICIDES IN YOUR
GUT?
A widely cultivated variety of genetically
engineered corn may be slowly poisoning American consumers. Dupont's
Pioneer Liberty Link corn was bioengineered to withstand high levels of
the toxic herbicide glufosinate. Enzymes in the plant actually break down
the herbicide, making it less toxic to the plant, thereby allowing farmers
to apply higher levels of herbicides to the plant and surrounding
weeds. Scientists are now finding that enzymes in the human gut are
likely "reactivating" the herbicide within our bodies. A recent study on
rats found that 10% of the chemicals were reconverted back to the toxic
herbicide within the digestive tract of the animal. Another study on goats
found a full 30% of the herbicide was rebuilt in the gut.
Glufosinate is known to cause nerve damage and is a likely endocrine
disruptor. Scientists are also concerned that by reactivating the toxic
chemical in the digestive tract, it is likely killing off beneficial
bacteria necessary for healthy digestion.
Learn
more:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_637.cfm |
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