In practical terms, its very difficult to stay away from GMOs, even if you want to. This is especially true in the United States where labeling is not compulsory. As well, many processed foods may contain GMO derived ingredients, even when the predominant makeup of the item may be GMO free.
Most studies will tell you that GMO's are safe as well, basically stating that from a physiological perspective, they are processed and used by the body exactly the same as a non-GMO based food.
At the same time, as we learn about the synergistic effects of many of the constituents of whole foods, we have to speculate that a missing or changed piece of the product, no matter how small, may have an adverse effect, especially in the long-term. One only has to look at environmental chemicals where we are beginning to discover that the threshold at which the body is effected, is often far less than current regulatory standards. Although not completely analogous to the situation with chemicals, the molecular make-up of the entirety of a GMO based product may give rise to similar concerns.
Were you to ask me even a year ago, I'd say don't worry about it. Now, I do indeed buy non-GMO based foods whenever I can.
Most studies will tell you that GMO's are safe as well, basically stating that from a physiological perspective, they are processed and used by the body exactly the same as a non-GMO based food.
At the same time, as we learn about the synergistic effects of many of the constituents of whole foods, we have to speculate that a missing or changed piece of the product, no matter how small, may have an adverse effect, especially in the long-term. One only has to look at environmental chemicals where we are beginning to discover that the threshold at which the body is effected, is often far less than current regulatory standards. Although not completely analogous to the situation with chemicals, the molecular make-up of the entirety of a GMO based product may give rise to similar concerns.
Were you to ask me even a year ago, I'd say don't worry about it. Now, I do indeed buy non-GMO based foods whenever I can.
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