Genetically modified foods, cancer, and diet: myths and reality

Blogger's Note: debates continue over genetically modified foods; acknowledging the pro's/con's it is (also) important to understand the issues for those countries who suffer from food security

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INTRODUCTION

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.

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Avoiding gmfs will neither stop nor prevent carcinogenesis. Healthy eating from modern mass food production demands informed choice to realize the full benefits of nutrition and to eschew co-factors for cancer. Vaccination against known causes is desirable, and complementary therapies help to palliate cancer morbidity. Scientists are free to express their ideas, but they bear a responsibility to be objective and to provide a full, open, rational, and transparent account of any research evidence procured to substantiate their views.

That is no myth, it’s reality.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

The author has no financial conflicts of interest to declare