Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

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On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on“Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public toavoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educationalmaterials concerning GM foods and health risks.â€[1] They called for a moratorium onGM foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling. AAEM’s position paper stated,“Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food,â€including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, andchanges in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. They conclude, “There ismore than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There iscausation,†as defined by recognized scientific criteria. “The strength ofassociation and consistency between GM foods and disease is confirmed in severalanimal studies.â€

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http://www.escapetheillusion.com/blog/2009/05/1298/