Medicinal properties in whole foods; assessing individual susceptibility to increased herbicide exposure caused by the production of genetically engineered crops.

From: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

This month's article is the second part of a two-part discussion on GMO foods, focusing in particular on the role that genetically engineered (GE) herbicide-resistant crops play in disrupting detoxification mechanisms in humans and increasing the risk of health challenges including cancer. It will also identify laboratory-testing methods available to assess those individuals who are most at risk for experiencing ill health effects associated with the production of herbicide-resistant GMO foods.

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