Sugar: The Bitter Truth

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To be fair, that bioengineering has the potential both to end world hunger and save millions of acres of rainforest.[/quote]

This is another example of why we are already at an unsustainable population. Many bio engineered foods are already having an adverse effect on health. Note particularly the massive increase in allergy related problems.

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When it comes to bioengineering, I’m a firm believer of “Don’t mess w/mother nature.”

“There have been many failed attempts at bioengineered foods. The Flavr Savr Tomato was made so that the tomato could be picked when it was ripe, and wouldn’t bruise when transported. It was later cancled for it could cause stomach lesions.
Monsanto’s NewLeaf BT potatoes were canceled because they led to losses in those who planted them.
Golden Rice was canceled because it was made to help the body get sufficient vitamin A, but in fact it didn’t have the zinc, protein, and fat to absorb the beta carotene and make it vitamin A. In fact, even if the rice did have the zinc, protein,
and fat, a woman would need to eat 16 pounds of cooked rice to get the needed vitamin A.
The Kenya Sweet Potato was a unpopular variety of sweet potato made to be less susceptible to viruses. At the end of a three-year trial, it yielded less crops and was more prone to virus
attacks than the non-bioengineered version.”

[jpinpb]

When it comes to bioengineering, I’m a firm believer of “Don’t mess w/mother nature.”

“There have been many failed attempts at bioengineered foods. The Flavr Savr Tomato was made so that the tomato could be picked when it was ripe, and wouldn’t bruise when transported. It was later cancled for it could cause stomach lesions.
Monsanto’s NewLeaf BT potatoes were canceled because they led to losses in those who planted them.
Golden Rice was canceled because it was made to help the body get sufficient vitamin A, but in fact it didn’t have the zinc, protein, and fat to absorb the beta carotene and make it vitamin A. In fact, even if the rice did have the zinc, protein,
and fat, a woman would need to eat 16 pounds of cooked rice to get the needed vitamin A.
The Kenya Sweet Potato was a unpopular variety of sweet potato made to be less susceptible to viruses. At the end of a three-year trial, it yielded less crops and was more prone to virus
attacks than the non-bioengineered version.”

[jpinpb]

When it comes to bioengineering, I’m a firm believer of “Don’t mess w/mother nature.”

“There have been many failed attempts at bioengineered foods. The Flavr Savr Tomato was made so that the tomato could be picked when it was ripe, and wouldn’t bruise when transported. It was later cancled for it could cause stomach lesions.
Monsanto’s NewLeaf BT potatoes were canceled because they led to losses in those who planted them.
Golden Rice was canceled because it was made to help the body get sufficient vitamin A, but in fact it didn’t have the zinc, protein, and fat to absorb the beta carotene and make it vitamin A. In fact, even if the rice did have the zinc, protein,
and fat, a woman would need to eat 16 pounds of cooked rice to get the needed vitamin A.
The Kenya Sweet Potato was a unpopular variety of sweet potato made to be less susceptible to viruses. At the end of a three-year trial, it yielded less crops and was more prone to virus
attacks than the non-bioengineered version.”

[jpinpb]

When it comes to bioengineering, I’m a firm believer of “Don’t mess w/mother nature.”

“There have been many failed attempts at bioengineered foods. The Flavr Savr Tomato was made so that the tomato could be picked when it was ripe, and wouldn’t bruise when transported. It was later cancled for it could cause stomach lesions.
Monsanto’s NewLeaf BT potatoes were canceled because they led to losses in those who planted them.
Golden Rice was canceled because it was made to help the body get sufficient vitamin A, but in fact it didn’t have the zinc, protein, and fat to absorb the beta carotene and make it vitamin A. In fact, even if the rice did have the zinc, protein,
and fat, a woman would need to eat 16 pounds of cooked rice to get the needed vitamin A.
The Kenya Sweet Potato was a unpopular variety of sweet potato made to be less susceptible to viruses. At the end of a three-year trial, it yielded less crops and was more prone to virus
attacks than the non-bioengineered version.”

[jpinpb]

When it comes to bioengineering, I’m a firm believer of “Don’t mess w/mother nature.”

“There have been many failed attempts at bioengineered foods. The Flavr Savr Tomato was made so that the tomato could be picked when it was ripe, and wouldn’t bruise when transported. It was later cancled for it could cause stomach lesions.
Monsanto’s NewLeaf BT potatoes were canceled because they led to losses in those who planted them.
Golden Rice was canceled because it was made to help the body get sufficient vitamin A, but in fact it didn’t have the zinc, protein, and fat to absorb the beta carotene and make it vitamin A. In fact, even if the rice did have the zinc, protein,
and fat, a woman would need to eat 16 pounds of cooked rice to get the needed vitamin A.
The Kenya Sweet Potato was a unpopular variety of sweet potato made to be less susceptible to viruses. At the end of a three-year trial, it yielded less crops and was more prone to virus
attacks than the non-bioengineered version.”

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“Imprecise Technology-The gene
cut out is exact, but where it is inserted
in the target’s DNA is random.
• Side effects– “Genetic engineering is like performing heart surgery with a shovel. Scientists do not yet understand living systems… enough to perform DNA surgery without creating mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health.”
• Widespread crop failure– Bioengineered seeds have the same DNA structure. If a fungus, virus or pest develops that attacks this crop, it
would be a widespread crop failure.
No long-term safety testing– Bioengineered foods use material that has never been consumed by humans. No one knows if these are safe.
• Decreased Nutritional Value– Bioengineered
foods can trick consumers into thinking they are fresh. A bright red bioengineered tomato could be old and have no nutritional value.
• Deadly effects– 37 died, 1500 were partially paralyzed, and 5000 more were temporarily disabled by a syndrome that was linked to tryptopohan
made by bioengineered bacteria.

Super weeds and super bugs can be caused by bioengineered foods. If a bioengineered food is pollinating, and a weed with flowers gets that pollen, then that weed will have the properties of the food, including the resistance to herbicides
and weed killers, a common trait of bioengineered foods. Super bugs will be even more resistant to
chemicals than current bugs, and you will have to use more chemicals.”

[jpinpb]

“Imprecise Technology-The gene
cut out is exact, but where it is inserted
in the target’s DNA is random.
• Side effects– “Genetic engineering is like performing heart surgery with a shovel. Scientists do not yet understand living systems… enough to perform DNA surgery without creating mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health.”
• Widespread crop failure– Bioengineered seeds have the same DNA structure. If a fungus, virus or pest develops that attacks this crop, it
would be a widespread crop failure.
No long-term safety testing– Bioengineered foods use material that has never been consumed by humans. No one knows if these are safe.
• Decreased Nutritional Value– Bioengineered
foods can trick consumers into thinking they are fresh. A bright red bioengineered tomato could be old and have no nutritional value.
• Deadly effects– 37 died, 1500 were partially paralyzed, and 5000 more were temporarily disabled by a syndrome that was linked to tryptopohan
made by bioengineered bacteria.

Super weeds and super bugs can be caused by bioengineered foods. If a bioengineered food is pollinating, and a weed with flowers gets that pollen, then that weed will have the properties of the food, including the resistance to herbicides
and weed killers, a common trait of bioengineered foods. Super bugs will be even more resistant to
chemicals than current bugs, and you will have to use more chemicals.”

[jpinpb]

“Imprecise Technology-The gene
cut out is exact, but where it is inserted
in the target’s DNA is random.
• Side effects– “Genetic engineering is like performing heart surgery with a shovel. Scientists do not yet understand living systems… enough to perform DNA surgery without creating mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health.”
• Widespread crop failure– Bioengineered seeds have the same DNA structure. If a fungus, virus or pest develops that attacks this crop, it
would be a widespread crop failure.
No long-term safety testing– Bioengineered foods use material that has never been consumed by humans. No one knows if these are safe.
• Decreased Nutritional Value– Bioengineered
foods can trick consumers into thinking they are fresh. A bright red bioengineered tomato could be old and have no nutritional value.
• Deadly effects– 37 died, 1500 were partially paralyzed, and 5000 more were temporarily disabled by a syndrome that was linked to tryptopohan
made by bioengineered bacteria.

Super weeds and super bugs can be caused by bioengineered foods. If a bioengineered food is pollinating, and a weed with flowers gets that pollen, then that weed will have the properties of the food, including the resistance to herbicides
and weed killers, a common trait of bioengineered foods. Super bugs will be even more resistant to
chemicals than current bugs, and you will have to use more chemicals.”

[jpinpb]

“Imprecise Technology-The gene
cut out is exact, but where it is inserted
in the target’s DNA is random.
• Side effects– “Genetic engineering is like performing heart surgery with a shovel. Scientists do not yet understand living systems… enough to perform DNA surgery without creating mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health.”
• Widespread crop failure– Bioengineered seeds have the same DNA structure. If a fungus, virus or pest develops that attacks this crop, it
would be a widespread crop failure.
No long-term safety testing– Bioengineered foods use material that has never been consumed by humans. No one knows if these are safe.
• Decreased Nutritional Value– Bioengineered
foods can trick consumers into thinking they are fresh. A bright red bioengineered tomato could be old and have no nutritional value.
• Deadly effects– 37 died, 1500 were partially paralyzed, and 5000 more were temporarily disabled by a syndrome that was linked to tryptopohan
made by bioengineered bacteria.

Super weeds and super bugs can be caused by bioengineered foods. If a bioengineered food is pollinating, and a weed with flowers gets that pollen, then that weed will have the properties of the food, including the resistance to herbicides
and weed killers, a common trait of bioengineered foods. Super bugs will be even more resistant to
chemicals than current bugs, and you will have to use more chemicals.”

[jpinpb]

“Imprecise Technology-The gene
cut out is exact, but where it is inserted
in the target’s DNA is random.
• Side effects– “Genetic engineering is like performing heart surgery with a shovel. Scientists do not yet understand living systems… enough to perform DNA surgery without creating mutations which could be harmful to the environment and our health.”
• Widespread crop failure– Bioengineered seeds have the same DNA structure. If a fungus, virus or pest develops that attacks this crop, it
would be a widespread crop failure.
No long-term safety testing– Bioengineered foods use material that has never been consumed by humans. No one knows if these are safe.
• Decreased Nutritional Value– Bioengineered
foods can trick consumers into thinking they are fresh. A bright red bioengineered tomato could be old and have no nutritional value.
• Deadly effects– 37 died, 1500 were partially paralyzed, and 5000 more were temporarily disabled by a syndrome that was linked to tryptopohan
made by bioengineered bacteria.

Super weeds and super bugs can be caused by bioengineered foods. If a bioengineered food is pollinating, and a weed with flowers gets that pollen, then that weed will have the properties of the food, including the resistance to herbicides
and weed killers, a common trait of bioengineered foods. Super bugs will be even more resistant to
chemicals than current bugs, and you will have to use more chemicals.”

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I almost could start a whole other thread on this, and probably should.

[jpinpb]

I almost could start a whole other thread on this, and probably should.

[jpinpb]

I almost could start a whole other thread on this, and probably should.

[jpinpb]

I almost could start a whole other thread on this, and probably should.

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