What are the effects of GMOs on the human body?

Expert response from Community Manager

Moderator for GMOAnswers.com

Friday, 11/03/2016 10:30

Foods derived from GM Crops provide the same nutrition as those from non-GM crops which mean that they provide key nutrients, proteins, and vitamins that your body needs. Testing and FDA review has confirmed this.

Hundreds of studies have confirmed that GMO foods pose no health risks and are not the results of any diseases. Famers have been growing crops from GM seeds for over 30 years and there has been no single documented instance of harm to human health resulting from genetic modification.

Further, we encourage you to check out this response from expert Robert Murray, professor of Human Nutrition at Ohio State University. Here Murray explains the way humans eat and how to understand the new agricultural tools that will help feed the population.

"Genes are found in all living things, so we eat DNA, RNA, and proteins (made under the direction of our DNA) in our diet every day without problems…Genetic methods are precise enough to allow for screening and elimination of any genes that might cause an allergy. It is so precise that, to date, there has not been any reaction to any GM-produced protein in the food supply.”

We hope the information provided answers your question. If you have any further questions, please ask. Also, feel free to contribute to the discussion in the comment section below!

Expert response from Laura Privalle, Ph.D.

Global Head Regulatory Field Study Coordination, BASF

Monday, 29/02/2016 17:43

GMOs refer to crops to which a single or several genes have been added.  These genes encode proteins, which are essential for human health and development.  In the safety assessment conducted prior to approvals, these proteins are confirmed to be safe for humans, animals and the environment.  The crops themselves are shown to be as safe as conventional crops.  Foods prepared from GMO crops do nothing other than provide the same nourishment that foods prepared from non-GMO crops provide.

Please read a previous response to a question regarding the effects of GMOs on human health here. 

Expert response from Laura Privalle, Ph.D.

Global Head Regulatory Field Study Coordination, BASF

Monday, 29/02/2016 17:43

GMOs refer to crops to which a single or several genes have been added.  These genes encode proteins, which are essential for human health and development.  In the safety assessment conducted prior to approvals, these proteins are confirmed to be safe for humans, animals and the environment.  The crops themselves are shown to be as safe as conventional crops.  Foods prepared from GMO crops do nothing other than provide the same nourishment that foods prepared from non-GMO crops provide.

Please read a previous response to a question regarding the effects of GMOs on human health here.