This is the first of a series of posts surrounding
information regarding the development, distribution, and effects of genetically
modified organisms (GMOs) and the herbicides they are used in conjunction with. Future posts will focus on describing GMOs
in further detail, but for the sake of understanding the information presented,
it is important to know what GMOs are.
In short, GMOs are plants that have had their DNA altered to act as a
pesticide, and also become resistant to herbicides. In other words, the plant itself is now a
pesticide. This particular post will
focus on the strong herbicide, glyphosate, also known as Roundup, that is used
to control weed growth in fields growing genetically modified organisms.

shows that this chemical has a variety of significant effects on our environment as well as our bodies
Based on the evidence, it would seem that
most, if not all of us, are now exposed to this chemical and have it residing
within our bodies. How does this happen?
And what can you do to minimize your exposure?
Glyphosate is sprayed on GMO crops to control weed growth. Therefore, avoiding consumption of GMOs will
allow you to significantly decrease your intake and exposure to this harmful
pesticide. Be sure to check back next
week for more information on GMO crops and the effects they can have on our
health. If you’d like more details on
this, and other topics in health and nutrition, please visit www.nhwchiro.com
to download your free eBook!
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8. Natural Health and
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about your health at www.nhwchiro.com
9. Photo credit: https://gmoawareness.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/wheat-and-glyphosate-med.jpg
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9. Photo credit: https://gmoawareness.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/wheat-and-glyphosate-med.jpg
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