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Dec 11, 2023 · The presence of glyphosate and other herbicide residues in genetically modified organism-containing food products is the main concern for potential effects on child health. Pediatricians can advise families of the importance of a healthy diet that minimizes ultra-processed foods.
GMO exposure has been linked with higher risks for premature, disrupted hormone systems and abnormalities of the reproductive organs. Choosing whole, unprocessed (or minimally processed) foods more often is a helpful step in reducing a child's exposure to GMOs.
Are GMO Foods Safe for My Child? Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Containing Food Products in Children (AAP clinical report)
This commentary deconstructs, discredits, and demystifies the paradigm that eating genetically modified foods causes cancer, and appraises the research protocols needed to substantiate claims for cancer therapy.
- L.Z.G. Touyz
- 2013
Yes. GMO foods are carefully studied before they are sold to the public to ensure they are as safe as2 the foods we currently eat. These studies1 show that GMOs do not affect you differently than...
But the current research on the health risks of GMOs is inconclusive. In other words, researchers cannot confirm whether or not GMOs increase cancer risks. If you are concerned, here are some ways to curb your intake of GM foods. Know the most commonly modified crops.
