What You Need to Know About GMOs
The science, the risks, and what you can do to protect your family. Knowledge is the first step toward creating change.
Learn MoreWhat Are GMOs?
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals whose DNA has been altered in a laboratory using genetic engineering techniques. Unlike traditional cross-breeding, this involves inserting genes from other species — including bacteria, viruses, or other organisms — to create traits that would never occur naturally.
In the United States, over 90% of corn, soy, cotton, canola, and sugar beets are genetically modified. These crops and their derivatives (corn syrup, soybean oil, sugar, etc.) appear in an estimated 75-80% of processed foods on grocery store shelves.
The primary purpose of most GMO crops is to withstand direct application of herbicides — particularly glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup). This means GMO crops are sprayed with significantly more herbicides than their conventional counterparts.
The Glyphosate Problem
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in history, with over 300 million pounds sprayed on American crops each year. It was patented as a mineral chelator (binding essential nutrients), an antibiotic (killing gut bacteria), and a descaling agent before being used as an herbicide.
Even more concerning, glyphosate is used as a drying agent (desiccant) sprayed directly on non-GMO crops like wheat, oats, barley, and beans just days before harvest. This means even "non-GMO" foods can contain high levels of glyphosate residue.
MAA Testing Has Found Glyphosate In:
Health Impacts
A growing body of independent research links glyphosate and GMO consumption to serious health concerns.
Gut Health
Glyphosate acts as a patented antibiotic, destroying beneficial gut bacteria essential for immune function, nutrient absorption, and mental health.
Hormonal Disruption
Multiple studies show glyphosate disrupts endocrine function, affecting thyroid hormones, estrogen, and testosterone at levels found in food.
Allergies & Autoimmune
The rise in food allergies, eczema, and autoimmune conditions correlates with increased glyphosate use on food crops since the mid-1990s.
Neurological Effects
Emerging research links glyphosate exposure to neurological conditions including autism spectrum symptoms, ADHD, and cognitive development delays in children.
Cancer Risk
The World Health Organization's IARC classified glyphosate as a "probable human carcinogen" in 2015. Bayer has paid over $10 billion in cancer settlements.
Liver & Kidney Damage
Animal studies demonstrate that chronic low-dose glyphosate exposure causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and kidney damage at levels permitted in drinking water.
What You Can Do
Protecting your family starts with informed choices. Here are three simple steps you can take today.
Buy Organic
Start with the Dirty Dozen — the 12 most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables. Every organic purchase is a vote for clean food.
Read Labels
Look for USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Glyphosate Residue Free certifications. Avoid products with "natural flavors" from unknown sources.
Grow Your Own
Even a small container garden with herbs and leafy greens can reduce your family's exposure. Use organic soil and non-GMO seeds.
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Knowledge Is Power
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