Essay: Is Genetically Modified Food Healthy?

All of us know about such a new kind of food like genetically modified and it is really widespread now. But not all of us realize whether this food is healthy or harmful to our organism. This question is one of the most controversial around the world, as many environmental organizations protest against genetic engineering but many companies continue use it in food production, and moreover increase it.

The issue of GM foods has been investigated by different scientists for many years but we still don’t have a clear answer about the influences of such food on our health. The people, who approve GM products, admit that they have enhanced quality and taste. Vegetables and fruits have reduced time of maturity, fish grow faster and crops are more resistant to insects and diseases.

As to the disadvantages of using GM food, the researchers say that there can be many potential impacts on human health causing new diseases with a higher antibiotic resistance. Also it is a high probability of creation of new allergens and an initiation an allergy in humans. No less important is a loss of a fauna and flora biodiversity, a stress for animals and harm for their organisms in the ecosystem.

All these facts may seem not very convincing, but besides the foregoing benefits of GM food, the risks are really strong and impacts are dangerous. Personally, I am sure that there can be nothing better and healthier than organic food and I totally disapprove any form of genetic engineering. Thus, let’s leave in harmony with nature, eat its wholesome fruits and be incredibly sound.