From: Natural Health Dossier
We’ve
told you before about the dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods. But new
research now suggests they may be even more dangerous than we thought.
The latest research shows that GM foods may actually be
killing human kidney cells.
Watch Food Inc. HERE |
The
findings come from Dr. Gilles-Eric Séralini. He’s a top researcher at one of the
oldest and most prestigious universities in France, the University of Caen.
“We
were very surprised by our findings,” he says. “Until now, it (was) thought
almost impossible for (these) proteins to be toxic to human cells. (Our)
experiments show that the risks have been underestimated.”
You
can read about his findings in the Journal of Applied Toxicology.
His
findings come just days after another independent study also found that GM foods
are dangerous to your health.
In
fact, this other research shows they are toxic to human DNA…even in tiny
amounts.
GM
Foods…Triple Threat to Your Health
Monsanto
is the biggest player in GM crops and farming. It produces an herbicide called
Roundup. It also provides the tech behind 90 percent of genetically engineered
seeds in the US.
Until
now, it’s always been said that Roundup is safe for humans. They claim it’s only
toxic to insects and is in no way risky to you.
But
the new study shows this isn’t true.
Dr.
Séralini and his team tested how the active ingredient really affects human cells. So he tested it out on
human kidney cells. And he found that it kills them, even in very low
dilutions.
When
he tested the effect of it when diluted to 57.5 ppm, he found it kills up to 50
percent of healthy cells.
He
further noted that this is “far below agricultural dilutions.”
But
the bad news doesn’t end there.
He
also tested GM crops. And he found that a protein in them also destroys human
cells. It’s actually a toxin that’s produced in most GM crops like corn.
The
final bit of research he came up with may be the most concerning.
He
found that human cells were totally devastated when they were exposed to
both Roundup and the protein. The combination of the two
causes synergistic damage to human cells. In other words, when a GM crop (that
already contains the protein) is sprayed with Roundup,
the damage to your cells goes through the roof.
The
news comes hot on the heels of another study which also shows bad results for GM
crops.
Herbicides
Devastate DNA
This
study comes from the Medical University of Vienna. It was headed up by leading
cancer researcher Dr. Siegfried Knasmueller.
This
study was published in the Archives of
Toxicology.
He
wanted to see if Roundup poses risk to humans at any level. So he diluted it down and did his
test on a solution that was 450-fold
weaker than what’s normally used on crops.
And
he still found that the herbicide shattered human DNA.
“We
found toxic effects after short exposure,” he says. “Our findings indicate that
inhalation causes DNA damage in exposed individuals.”
So
if a concentration (that’s 450-fold weaker than what’s normally used) still
damages your DNA, what does the full dose do to it?
What
You Can Do
Because
there’s so much evidence that shows GM crops are dangerous, you should make sure
you’re cutting them out of your diet today.
As
we’ve told you before, both soy and corn are two of the most genetically
modified crops. So you should stay away from both of these food stuffs in the
future.
The
next thing you can do is check the label. More and more stores are offering
lines that are labeled as non-GMO.
The
third thing you need to think about is the meat that you eat.
That’s
because this kind of damage doesn’t just come from GM crops like soy and corn.
Any animal that’s raised on these crops will also pass the bad effects onto
you.
So
even if you’re avoiding corn and soy like we’ve told you to, you may still be in
danger from the meat on your plate.
In
other words, eating animals that are reared on GM crops can do your cells plenty
of damage over time.
That’s
a big reason why we often tell you to only buy meat that is grass-fed and fish
that is wild-caught.
That
label tells you that what you’re eating hasn’t been raised on GM crops.
So,
you should get into the habit of looking at labels for this information. Also
keep an eye on anything that says your food is organic, and pesticide-free.
Finally,
when handling produce, be sure you wash it thoroughly.
Research
suggests you need to soak fruit and vegetables for about 10 minutes in
water.
After
that you need to scrub the skin and rinse under the tap for at least one
minute.
Wishing
you good natural health,
Ian
Robinson,
Editorial
Director,
NHD “Health Watch”
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