So why did your mom tell you to get the non-GMO cereal instead? Although some people believe that GMOs are safe to eat and help crops grow better, there are others that believe they are harmful, not only to your health, but to the environment as well. Let's learn why.
Health
There has been an anti-GMO movement because of studies that have shown negative effects on animals after eating genetically modified food, including the growth of tumors, sickness, and smaller brains. Studies have also found GMOs to be likely causes of some human health problems, like food allergies. However, other scientists have disagreed with these studies, calling them untrue. One study explained that rats didn't grow tumors because of GMOs. The scientists pointed out that rats usually grow tumors, no matter what they eat.
Environment
Since some GMO crops contain pesticides, or chemicals that kill crop-eating bugs, people are concerned about the consequences for the environment. Studies have shown that bugs are becoming resistant to, or not affected by, the genetically modified organisms with built-in pesticides, so farmers need to spray stronger pesticides to keep the bugs away. Some believe these stronger pesticides could be the reason why many insects are dying, especially bees. On the other hand, other studies have shown that these chemicals do not affect bees, just the crop-eating bugs.
Some people think pesticide-resistant GMO crops are hurting our environment
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