You’re Likely Eating Foods That Contain a Built-in Pesticide and Don’t Even Know It !

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“Today, upwards of >> 85 percent of U.S. corn crops contain a special gene added that allows them to produce an insecticide. > The problem is, of course, that >> when you eat this corn

 Why Are Toxin Proteins Genetically Engineered Into Your Food?

Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 26 2011 | 11,937 views

Proteins genetically modified to perforate cell membranes, thereby killing the insects that consume them, are added to many foods; if they perforate cell membranes in insects, there’s reason to believe they could cause harm when you eat these foods as well
The consequences of consuming these toxic proteins are largely unknown, as most studies have been less than 90 days long, which is inadequate to evaluate chronic toxicity
Studies conducted show great cause for concern, including that GM corn and soy cause liver and kidney problems when consumed

Liver and kidney damage observed among mammals may be a result of being fed a GMO diet

If you eat GM corn and soy, found in most processed foods, research suggests it could cause long-term health problems

If you’ve ever taken a drive through the rural Midwest in the United States, you’ve likely had the pleasure of seeing acre upon acre of rolling farmlands planted with primarily corn and soybeans. On the surface it’s a calming sight, evoking images of a simpler, more wholesome time — but unfortunately if you dig beneath the surface the image is much darker, because most of these crops are far different from the ones our ancestors first planted generations ago.

Today, upwards of 85 percent of U.S. corn crops contain a special gene added that allows them to produce an insecticide. This way, when bugs attempt to eat the corn they’re killed right away (specifically their stomach is split open) because the plant contains an invisible, built-in pesticide shield. The problem is, of course, that when you eat this corn you eat the built-in pesticide as well, and as you might suspect this is proving problematic for human health and the environment.

You’re Likely Eating Foods That Contain a Built-in Pesticide and Don’t Even Know It

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