Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)

     There are many good reasons to have GMO's in our food products such as a reduced need for pesticides and greenhouse gases and a increase in food production. However there are also several reasons as to why GMO's are not safe for ingestion. Almost all foods contain GMO's, but many people are ill-informed about them making them questionable for consumption which is why some people prefer to buy organic foods that don't contain them. I think GMO's are harmful and people should be more aware of the affects this organism and the effects and threats it may pose on humans. 

     Many studies have been conducted in a attempt to better understand the threats GMO's may pose and those studies did not have a very positive outcome. Basically it was proven that GMO's are considerably different to the point that consumption could result in allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. During insertion of GMO's, the proteins may be altered causing them to act differently and produce toxins. Also if a virus is injected into an organisms DNA then that virus will divide in the cells DNA which activates the virus. Another study conducted on rats showed a significant change in their livers, kidney, blood cells, testicular cells (in males), and fertility/ability to conceive (in females). When GMO's were introduced in the UK, allergy rates went up, and in a community where there was GMO's in corn there was skin, respiratory and intestinal reactions. I recommend trying to avoid GMO's for these reasons. Ways to reduce GMO's in your diet include avoiding items with dairy, unless they're organic, because cows eat GM feed, eating freshly prepared foods and avoiding sodas or other food with aspartame.