GMOs are harmful for human health

As my Burden of Proof in this debate is to show how GMOs harm the human body, I will cite a variety of studies and research that prove just that.Reproductive ToxicologyIn this study, 30 healthy pregnant women and 39 healthy non-pregnant women were tested for dangerous chemicals that arrive via GMOs (specifically 3-MPPA, PAGMF, and a few others) in their blood.To our knowledge, this is the first study to highlight the presence of pesticides-associated genetically modified foods in maternal, fetal and nonpregnant women’s blood. 3-MPPA and Cry1Ab toxin are clearly detectable and appear to cross the placenta to the fetus. Given the potential toxicity of these environmental pollutants and the fragility of the fetus, more studies are needed, particularly those using the placental transfer approach. [1]As the study shows, xenobiotics (a chemical substance found in an organism that is not naturally produced, a byproduct of GMOs) is highly dangerous for the fetus, and thus the high levels available within the mother is unhealthy for the growth and development of a child.Glyphosate’s Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern DiseasesAbout 85% of all GMO crops are herbicide-tolerant, they are designed to tolerate very high levels of herbicide, especially glyphosate. These crops are referred to as ‘RoundUp Ready Crops’. [2](Roundup [3] is a company that makes weed killers, the main ingredient is glyphosate; a toxic chemical that is extremely effective in fighting weeds. In an effort to make GMO crops weed-resistant, they infused it them with glyphosate, hence the ‘RoundUp Ready Crops’.)Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup®, is the most popular herbicide used worldwide. The industry asserts it is minimally toxic to humans, but here we argue otherwise. Residues are found in the main foods of the Western diet, comprised primarily of sugar, corn, soy and wheat. Glyphosate's inhibition of cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes is an overlooked component of its toxicity to mammals. CYP enzymes play crucial roles in biology, one of which is to detoxify xenobiotics. Thus, glyphosate enhances the damaging effects of other food borne chemical residues and environmental toxins. Negative impact on the body is insidious and manifests slowly over time as inflammation damages cellular systems throughout the body. Here, we show how interference with CYP enzymes acts synergistically with disruption of the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids by gut bacteria, as well as impairment in serum sulfate transport. Consequences are most of the diseases and conditions associated with a Western diet, which include gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, autism, infertility, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. We explain the documented effects of glyphosate and its ability to induce disease, and we show that glyphosate is the “textbook example” of exogenous semiotic entropy: the disruption of homeostasis by environmental toxins. [4]The chemical, Glyphosate is found in the GMOs that we eat, so you would expect to find the dangerous chemical in our bodies. And that’s exactly what has happened.In this study, 182 urine samples received from 18 European countries were analyzed for Glyphosate and AMPA residues using a new GC-MSMS method. With a LOQ of 0,15 µg/l, on average 44 % and 36 % of the urine samples analyzed were found to contain quantifiable levels of Glyphosate and AMPA, respectively. [5]ConclusionGMOs contain a chemical glyphosate which is extremely dangerous to humans. This toxic chemical is found in the human body. GMOs cause harm to human health. GMOs are also proven to damage the fetus, causing impairment as the child grows up.[1] Aris, Aziz, and Samuel Leblanc. "Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Associated to Genetically Modified Foods in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada." Reproductive Toxicology 31.4 (2011): 528-33. Web.https://www.uclm.es... Pg. 5[2] http://articles.mercola.com...[3] http://www.roundup.com...[4] Samsel, A.; Seneff, S. Glyphosate’s Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern Diseases.Entropy2013,15, 1416-1463.http://www.mdpi.com...[5] http://www.gmoevidence.com... Pg.6