GMO Food for Thought

UK’s The Independent Publishes Article on Organic Food Myths

Abstract: The British newspaper The Independent published a really good article on the many “myths” associated with organic food. Included in the lists is that organic farming is good for the environment, organic farming doesn’t use pesticides and organic food is healthier. Several members commented that US mainstream media does not like to write negatively about organics; some think it is because organic is “trendy” so reporters don’t want to write negatively about it.

Source: The Independent

Researchers in Germany test genetically modified potatoes on humans

Abstract: The European Journal of Nutrition recently published an article on a trial in Germany with potatoes that are genetically modified to produce more zeaxanthin, a protein that helps protect the eyes from blue light damage. Three men participated in this randomized, controlled double-blinded, crossover pilot study. The study found that consumption of eaxanthin-rich potatoes significantly increases chylomicron zeaxanthin concentrations suggesting that potentially such potatoes could be used as an important dietary source of zeaxanthin.

Source: National Institute of Health