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2:14 PM, Thursday, June 8, 2006 .. Posted in Random Ramblings .. 1 comments .. Link

 

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

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As the friend who forwarded it to me says: Grrrrrr....


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Hi Catherine!

11:00 PM, Thursday, June 8, 2006 .. Posted by CircleZ
Thanks for the article link. That stuff sounds nightmarish.

Amey

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