Hydrogen Peroxide Neutralizing Binding Toxicity of Glyphosate (Roundup®) In Genetically Modified Crops and Non-Genetically Modified Crops
How Genetically Modified (GM) or (GMO) Foods Effect Our Health.
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is the term used when referring to crops which have had their D.N.A. genetically spliced. The most common food crop in America to have undergone this gene splicing with a chemical herbicide called glyphosate or Roundup®, is corn. Glyphosate is deadly to plants by means of blocking the syntheses of enzymes essential to plant cell growth. So, genetically modified organisms have been modified to resist dying when sprayed with lethal doses of the deadly herbicide RoundUp®. Statistics today say that 80% of all the corn grown in America is “Round Up ready” which is another way of saying, it’s GMO. The corn has either been grown from GM seeds to begin with or started as a non-GM crop but then contaminated by GMO’s blown over from neighboring farms by the winds. New research shows hydrogen peroxide can counteract the deadly binding of glyphosate and specific aromatic enzymes that form amino acids essential to plant and human life.
As more and more information becomes available about the safety of genetically modified foods, we are learning there are a few problems that need to be addressed. The looming problem of one corporation having patents on food crops that are ultimately contaminating adjacent farmer’s fields, who are then being sued by the chemical giant MONSANTO, effectively putting them out of business is a huge issue. To focus this article more on the actual health implications we need to understand more about what exactly glyphosate is.
“H2O2 hinders the interaction of glyphosate ….. …. a great way to counteract the binding toxicity of glyphosate in GMO and non-GMO plants”
How Roundup® Works
Roundup® (glyphosate) kills plants by interfering with the synthesis of the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan. It does this by inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) at the binding site, not allowing plant cell production. Scientists at MONSANTO found that splicing the genes of certain crops would result in Roundup® resistant plants. “Roundup Ready” seeds from these GMO plants would be able to be sprayed with large amounts of Roundup® with little or no adverse effects while successfully killing weeds and other problem plants, thus reducing maintenance time and cost. Increasing the amount of Roundup® herbicide being sprayed on the food crop increases the amount of Roundup® concentrated within the plant cell walls, not to mention the actual chemicals which have literally been spliced into the D.N.A. of the plant.
Human Concerns Regarding GMO
Humans use 20 essential amino acids to build proteins and in the bio-synthesis of chemicals vital to mood, brain development, D.N.A. coding and proper cell replication through out the body. Phenylanine is a precursor for tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline) and the skin pigment melanin. Phenylanine is a nonpolar molecule. Its counter partner electrically neutral amino acid L-Phenylanine, biochemically form proteins coded for by D.N.A. Inaccurate D.N.A. coding can result in mutating cells which subsequently can lead to cancer growths. Possibly just as important to a healthy happy life is the production of dopamine, largely responsible for a feeling of happiness and well-being. It becomes difficult to form these essential amino acids when interference with the bonding ability becomes a factor.
Recent research proves hopeful in the battle against GMO toxicity. Crops treated with hydrogen peroxide, which is known to be a plant growth stimulator, have demonstrated resistance to glyphosate inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) and the formation of essential aromatic amino acids. Researchers have discovered and I quote “oxidation of glyphosate acts as electron acceptor and works to degrade the binding ability of glyphosate. The hydrogen peroxide blocks the docking site of glyphosate to ESPE…. H2O2 hinders the interaction of glyphosate with the aforesaid residues. This study demonstrates a great way to counter act the binding toxicity of glyphosate in GMO plants.”
Are GMO Crops Really A Health Risk?
Research has shown links between many adverse health conditions and GMO foods. Other research funded by World Health Organization (WHO) and privately by Monsanto Corporation has shown GMO foods to be safe.
Research shows higher birth defects from mothers consuming GMO foods, higher cancer and tumor rates, physiological issues including learning disabilities, psychosis and depression. Abnormalities in the liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal and pituitary glands as well as issues regarding female and male reproductive organs have also been observed. Studies have associated heart problems, thyroid issues and even allergies and skin disorders with consumption of GMO foods, primarily the BT toxin GMO foods.
Research Regarding GMO
Research data showed mice that were fed GMO diets for 8 months had damage to the testicles, spleen and liver. Male rats exposed to Roundup-based corn were 50% more likely to die early while the statistic rose to 70% in female rats. There was also a noted 200% to 300% increase in large tumors. These results came from rats consuming the same percentage levels allowed in the US water supply. The current GMO crops today – soy, corn (including high fructose corn syrup), cotton seed oil, canola oil, alfalfa and some zucchini.
In closing the benefits of this amazing aqueous solution cannot be denied. While more research may be needed, we still all can gain from the countless healthy uses of hydrogen peroxide in our everyday lives.
References:
Source: MIT Amino acids and the Brain – http://wurtmanlab.mit.edu/static/pdf/1001.pdf
Source: Food & Chemical Toxicology Journal and the study were conducted at the University of Caen.
Source: Coast to Coast Am 09-12-12 Interview with Jeffrey Smith Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, and the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of genetically modified foods.
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/037405_bt_toxin_genetically_modified_food_detox.html #ixzz2OaLfmJTZ
Source: http://jech.bmj.com/content/early/2013/03/07/jech-2012-202185.extract
Source: School of Biotechnology, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Takshshila CampusIndore 452001, Madhya Pradesh, India Publication date: 2012-08-01.
Source: Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Volume 94, Number 7, 1 August 2012, pp. 1331-1341(11).
Source: Documentary Film “The Future of Food”