Health Effects & Medicine
The consumption of genetically engineered foods has made people begin to ask questions about the effects they may or may not have on animal and human health. From the results of studies done on animals, it is hard to determine if humans will have similar reactions because of the differences in immune systems. These studies show evidence that genetically modified foods and ingredients have caused adverse effects in animals, but there are few studies that observe the effects in the human body. However, people make assumptions about the effects in humans based on myths and opposition to the topic itself. Scientific literature that is backed up by professional studies and sources may help us to discover the true problems of genetically modified organisms in human health.
GMOs have not only been accused of causing adverse health effects, but they have also influenced a positive shift in patient's treatments. In the past, certain vaccinations and medicines would have come from animals (such as pigs and cows) or human cadavers. Recently, scientists have found a way to genetically alter bacteria in order to give them the ability to produce desired genes. The modified genes manufacture human proteins that prevent diseases and provide the bacteria with the ability to fight infection. |
InsulinInsulin is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas which regulates the amount of glucose sugar found in the blood. Medical patients whose body's have the inability to produce enough insulin receive insulin injections and pumps.
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InfertilityWhen assessing infertility, there are no direct effects on the reproductive system itself. However, according to many medical professionals GMOs could indirectly affect reproductive abilities by "influencing endocrine metabolism, or endometriosis."
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