How Do GMOs Affect The Human Body?

Stomach Inflammation & Celiac Disease

A recent study by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), which used data from the US Department of Agriculture, US Environmental Protection Agency, and multiple medical journal reviews, and concluded genetically modified foods are related to the cause of numerous conditions. The five conditions that GM foods can either trigger or exacerbate gluten-related illnesses include intestinal permeability, an imbalanced gut bacteria, immune activation and allergic response, impaired digestion, and damage to the intestinal wall. As a result, the research indicated GM foods can cause major inflammation in the digestive system and intestinal wall, especially for those who suffer from gluten-intolerance. The researchers also stated GM foods can also trigger or lead to the autoimmune disorder, celiac disease.

The Problem With Glyphosate

Other studies published in the US National Library of Medicine, showed the potential health effects of a commonly used GMO, glyphosate, and how it can be an endocrine disruptor. Endocrine disruptors can result in developmental disorders, birth defects, and cancerous tumors. The research indicated glyphosate can have multiple effects in human hormone-dependent breast cancer, which could be traced back to contaminated soybean products as dietary supplements that can pose a risk of causing breast cancer due to it potential additive estrogenicity. With further digging, researchers discovered GMOs considered 'xenoestrogen,' which is a foreign estrogen that mimics real estrogen within the human body, which can lead to an increased risk of certain cancers, such as breast, early onset puberty, thyroid issues, and infertility.