RE: gmo killing gut flora?

[Guest guest]

Another really good reason not to eat any genetically modified organisms

at all. You don't want to be one of those going oops in the future.

Keen

gmo killing gut flora?

This is awful. :-( I hope it isn't off topic. Since we are all trying to

reestablish our gut micro flora, I thought it was important.

-Olif

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CORN PRODUCING HERBICIDES IN YOUR GUT?

A widely cultivated variety of genetically engineered corn may be slowly

poisoning American consumers. Dupont's Pioneer Liberty Link corn was

bioengineered to withstand high levels of the toxic herbicide

glufosinate. Enzymes in the plant actually break down the herbicide,

making it less toxic to the plant, thereby allowing farmers to apply

higher levels of herbicides to the plant and surrounding weeds.

Scientists are now finding that enzymes in the human gut are likely

" reactivating " the herbicide within our bodies. A recent study on rats

found that 10% of the chemicals were reconverted back to the toxic

herbicide within the digestive tract of the animal. Another study on

goats found a full 30% of the herbicide was rebuilt in the gut.

Glufosinate is known to cause nerve damage and is a likely endocrine

disruptor. Scientists are also concerned that by reactivating the toxic

chemical in the digestive tract, it is likely killing off beneficial

bacteria necessary for healthy digestion.

Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_637.cfm