Question 1

am i concerned about gmo foods?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Gmo foods simply speed up the process of evolution by gene substitution.  Every product that is gmo raised has been tested and there are no adverse effects to health or nutrition.  Human insulin, grown in bacteria from transfered human genes is essentially gmo and is better than "nautral " Insulin from animals.  There is much hype and little facts from the opposition on this subject.

Question 2

which has less gmo contamination--soy or corn?

Accepted Answer

Soy.: As a general rule, soy will contain less gmo contamination than corn.  Check out "http://www.Fiestafarm.Net/corn--soy.Html" for a more detailed answer.

Question 3

what are the health implications of eating gmo foods?

Accepted Answer

Mostly theoretical: Genetically modified organisms (gmos) are organisms in which the dna has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally.  Gm foods currently available on the international market have passed risk assessments and do not present health risks - no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods. http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/biotech/en.

Question 4

how do i find what's the big deal with organic and non-gmo foods?

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Modern times: Most of my scientist friends tell me that we are able to feed 7 billion people only because today's technologies protect crops from weeds, plant diseases and insects. Whether these technologies are also making is sick is a question you'll need to decide for yourself. Some physicians here believe that they are, but I do not know any colleagues personally who 'eat only organic' or shun GMO's.

Question 5

please tell me, are winco vegetables gmo?

Accepted Answer

Some GMOs everywhere: No labeling of gmos is required. Some of the vegetables at winco are gmos. Most likely the corn, tomatoes and squash and the list will grow...

Question 6

how is malabsorption of gmo wheat treated medically?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Mal absorption of any nutrient should be treated by avoidance.

Question 7

celiac and gluten-free foods in the us are not gmo right?

Accepted Answer

Wheat, rye, barley: Wheat rye and barley contain gluten. The most recent consensus is that most celiac patients can eat oats; the problems some had with oats were due to contamination by other grains. Be careful the oats are pure if you try to eat them. All other foods do not contain gluten, so genetically modified foods and non-modified foods could be gluten free, as long as they aren't the grains above.

Question 8

hello, is it safe to eat gmo foods?

Accepted Answer

Unclear, Depends: GMO known to have begun in the 18th century with the monk Gregor Mendel who kept records of the genetically modified foods achieved via cross breading. So GMO is not new. In the last ~30 years, humans have developed additional methods for GMO which ↑ the speed &amp; flexibility of GMO characteristics. Without clinical trials to compare what difference GMO makes, now one knows for certain any downsides

Question 9

what are the reasons for obesity in us? gmo grains? corn syrup?

Accepted Answer

Eating: The bottom line is that if you take in more calories than you expend, your body will save it as fat.  Bad food choices coupled with a lack of exercise are probably the causes. Thin people eat healthy food [fruits, vegetables, lean meats and dairy] and they are active.  Obese people are, in general, not active and have poor eating habits.

Question 10

does rainbow life one vitamin for men contain gmo? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Rainbow Light?: I'm sorry but do you mean Rainbow Light ? It looks as though Rainbow Light is a part of the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program, so their products should not contain GMO.

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