227: Are GMOs Dangerous?

<p>Are GMOs dangerous? What are GMOs? Where are they? Should I avoid them?</p> <p>These are all the questions we're answering in today's podcast.</p> <p>I'll share my thoughts on whether or not these are something you need to worry about and what risks exist with exposure to genetically modified organisms.</p> <p>http://primalpotential.com/227-are-gmos-dangerous/</p> <h2>Are GMOs Dangerous? What Are They?</h2> <p>GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Genes from one plant, animal, virus or bacteria are transferred to another plant or animal.</p> <p>Generally, this process is used to make crops more resilient against environmental factors like frosts or insects, or to enhance physical features or increase shelf life and reduce spoilage.</p> <p>In today's episode, in addition to discussing my thoughts on the question, "Are GMOs dangerous", we talk about how they are created and what impact they have on the modified organism.</p> <p>Using corn as an example, we explain how corn is genetically modified. Did you know that the genetic modification of corn causes every cell in the corn plant to emit a pesticide?</p> <p>Plus, the genetic modification of corn appears to change the nutrient profile.</p> <p>Take a look at the side-by-side comparison of GMO and Non-GMO corn below.</p> <p> </p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12044" src= "http://primalpotential.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nut_analysis_gmo_corn.jpg" alt="nut_analysis_gmo_corn" width="560" height="822" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What does this mean for our health? </strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">The technology used to create GMO crops has developed so rapidly, we cannot be certain of the long-term health effects. The burden of proof on large agricultural companies is limited and most of the research has been done on mice and rats.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>How to avoid GMOs</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Buy foods and ingredients that are USDA-certified organic, or from local growers