What is GMO?
GMO, which is the abbreviation of the words "Genetically Modified Organism"
The gene or genes that do not exist in a living thing's own genetic heritage are transferred to the living thing
It is the name given to the organism formed by transplantation. Nowadays, although gene
technologies bring innovation and convenience to our social life in many areas,
we generally define GMO as the origin of different food sources such as grains, vegetables, and fruits from outside sources
We know it as gene transplanted or genetically modified.
However, today, some of the hormones used in infertility treatments are produced with this technology.
We talk about how we can be vaccinated while eating apples or drinking milk, thanks to gene technology.
GMO in food production. The main purpose of these applications is to protect the food resources that are quickly affected by the external environment today, by using this method, to protect against negative conditions and effects (virus, bacteria, worms, insects, heat, cold, frost, etc.) from the environment. Increasing efficiency by making them more resistant to fire.
Naturally, the aim to be achieved is to reduce the cost of food by producing more and more durable products,
to prevent current and future hunger in the world.
On the other hand, although more than 15 years have passed since the first GMO applications, it is still a matter of debate how much of the expected benefits have been realized. Since DNA technologies are used in the production of the mentioned
organisms, it threatens biodiversity, genetic heritage of species and the continuity of natural life
due to genes transferred into the organism from outside
or The fact that the products of these genes can cause different organ and health problems by consuming the resulting food substance
has been a matter of serious debate in recent years.
GMO foods. Possible effects on human health
Although many articles appear every day showing GMO foods as friends or enemies
Although there are no studies that can evaluate the risks to human health
Unfortunately, the number is extremely low. .Since most of these studies were conducted with experimental animals, it is not exactly known whether the products will have a similar effect on humans. However, it is reported that problems in different organs such as liver, pancreas and kidney can be observed in experimental animals fed with GMO products
.
The potential that may occur after the use of GMO foods. The main risks are
allergic reactions that may be caused by gene products obtained from externally added or modified genes
. Another risk is that the antibiotic genes used especially in GMO technology are taken by the bacteria in the individual's digestive system after consumption of the product, causing harmful bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. In addition, increasing the desired gene product in GMO
foods may, in some cases, cause the accumulation of undesirable and non-nutritional formations
. Some studies show that some agricultural pesticides, which are biodegradable and can be washed away before consumption, cannot be removed by washing because they are produced genetically by introducing them into the plant with gene
technology. Therefore, they also emphasize that consuming it in high amounts may cause health problems. Although the risk rates stated in the studies are low, there is no significant statement or study yet from GMO food producers or the industry stating that these risks do not exist or are insignificant
.
GMO and infertility: Is there a connection?
Another system that is stated to be affected by the use of GMO in terms of human health is the reproductive system. Studies conducted in the past years indicate that reproductive problems may occur in cattle fed with GMO soy. In particular, in a study supported by the Austrian Government in 2008, mice fed with GMO products had lower reproductive capacity and lifespan compared to mice in the control group given non-GMO foods.
It is stated that it has decreased significantly. Although no study has yet been reported in humans showing the negative
effect of GMO products on infertility, it is possible to comment on their possible effects using general
health information.
Our reproductive system and organs. They are very sensitive to the effects of internal and external environments. The best examples of this are the deterioration and loss of reproductive cells observed after the use of chemotherapy and
radiotherapy agents used during cancer treatment, and the use of high amounts of alcohol and cigarettes. Therefore, GMO foods and external
substances that may be taken in higher than normal amounts and have carcinogenic or allergenic effects may directly affect reproductive functions. Although infertility
is to a certain extent related to our genetic inheritance from our parents, it is now known that having a healthy
reproductive function is directly related to a healthy diet
a fact.
Therefore, although gene technology provides benefits in many areas today, our daily
choosing that the products we use in nutrition are as natural as possible
our reproductive system It is extremely important for.
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