DOCTORS WARN: AVOID GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS May 30, 2009 On
May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical
community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified)
foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning
GM foods and health risks.” They called for a moratorium on GM
foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling. AAEM’s
position paper stated, “Several animal studies indicate serious
health risks associated with GM food,” including infertility,
immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, and
changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. They
conclude, “There is more than a casual association between GM
foods and adverse health effects. There is causation,” as
defined by recognized scientific criteria. “The strength of
association and consistency between GM foods and disease is
confirmed in several animal studies.” More and more doctors are
already prescribing GM-free diets. D