Gentically Modified Crops Pros and Cons

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is one of the most important issues from around the world. GMOs are special organisms in which the genetic material has been altered for improvement productivity and product quality. GMOs have raised awareness about their products and their benefits to the world, such as, they are resistant to disease, help humans suffering from famine, produce greater yields and improve the nutrition of foods. Having foods is very important to human life to maintain good health and to survive. It is not secret that GMO-ed foods have spread out rapidly to the whole world. If we could not stop the proliferation of GMO, we should know why it is harmful to our health and how we can prevent it. First of all, GMOs are harmful to our health. Second, transgenic crops lead to serious destruction of the environment and have contaminated organic crops. Third, major companies, which work closely with GMOs, intend to monopolize market-foods. Finally, to prevent GMO, it should be labeled and people should be recognized how dangerous GMO for us.

First of all, GMOs do not ensure food quality and health safety, unlike proven organic foods which have been eaten throughout human history. Despite knowing the dangers, these types of food have still been on our table without verification. No one can guarantee the long term side effects of GMO foods. Supporters of genetic engineering argue that the application of biotechnology is to improve the nutritional contents of various foods , help people who suffer many deficiency diseases, enable kids to eat their vegetables by enhancing and modifying the taste. However, GMOs are only a temporary measure, not the fundamental solution for nutritional improvement of foods and medical benefits. Their own disadvantages far outweigh their own advantages. A study by the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAME) advised precaution because GMO foods have not been tested for human consumption and because there