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A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are generally known as recombinant DNA technology. With recombinant DNA technology, DNA molecules from different sources are combined in vitro into one molecule to create a new gene. This DNA is then transferred into an organism and causes the expression of modified or novel traits.

Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods produced from GMO that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering. GM foods were first put on the market in the early 1990s. The most common modified foods are derived from plants: soybean, corn, canola cotton seed oil and wheat.


2008-06-01

Ayurveda On Cloned Meat and Dairy  

Just this Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that healthy clones of cattle, pigs and goats are safe for human consumption.

The whole purpose behind these cloning experiments is to improve the DNA of the animal. The ultimate goal: Healthier meat and dairy products. The realistic result: Who knows?

As Senator Barbara Mikulski in a written statement: "The FDA has acted negligently, and I am deeply disappointed in their haste to approve cloned food."

"Thorough testing has only 600 cloned animals. 570 of them are cattle. I guess, 30 pigs and goats was enough of a trial to keep them safe .. A

Ayurvedic perspective

Of course in ancient times, the cloning was not even an issue. There is no specific comments on the science of cloning in the Ayurvedic text books.

On the other hand, Ayurveda is a live science, and today alive. We can apply the knowledge to determine whether something is healthy for the human body.

As of Tuesday, we have these new, genetically modified meat and dairy products for the general public. These foods have been changes at the genetic level. That is a fact ... or they did not bother cloning of them in the first place. You are trying to improve cattle, so that it grows faster, taste better, more milk produced ... whatever.

(It is amusing and alarming to note that in the transmission of these new life forms, the FDA says: "There is no difference between them and food, with conventional methods." hypocrisy! On the other side of this gold coin opportunity They complain that the cloned breeds are healthier and stronger. The same happened with GM crops. He got by the FDA because it was not "different." Then it will be patented, because it is completely unique.)

They changes can be very good . Let's assume that they are for a minute (that's a big assumption). The main issue is that if these new foods on the market, consumers will be overnight from all natural and new improved.

these new foods can throw your body into a fight or flight mode

From an Ayurvedic perspective of these changes are too fast. It puts a toll on the body. He accuses him in the high-adrenal "flight-or-fight" state.

I do not know how these new genetic codes, the impact on those who consume them. Especially over a long period of time. Especially since the genetic modification is such a coincidence science today. DNA change is usually done by "shooting" in new areas with the help of an E. coli virus. It is quite primitive. You can use the positive improvements to the DNA, and in this process, they are harmful, alien changes.

We "again, with genes in a microscopic level. We have no idea what kind of chronic stress will be on our physiology and Animal physiology. And if these cloned food distribution in the interior of our body, they are part of our bodies.

far too many unknowns

In In short, there are just too many unknowns about something that is a very complicated Issue. They have not even tested a 1000 animals and it is already for human consumption. Most of the analysis of meat and dairy industry has been done in the laboratories. They are superficial examination points as the nutritional information content.

The real experiment begins If these cloned animals produce offspring and the offspring start to show people dinner tables. If you live in Canada, you're in luck, cloned meat and dairy industry has not been approved by Health Canada. Europe has already ahead.

And the go is information is not required. The only safe way, if you eat meat, milk or buy is organic. Certified Organic meat and dairy products are not genetically modified. Of course, to begin cross-breeding is taking place, as we see GM foods.

We risking contamination of the entire species of these animals.

Splicing Up the symbol of India Nurture

On another note, the idea of cloning and amending the cow's DNA strikes a chord Indian in my heart. As you know, in India the cow is a symbol of the Divine Mother - the symbol for the care of the human race. cow's milk is the most sacred food in India, because the cow free. All other foods, including fruit and vegetables, should be taken at the expense of plant.

Now we take Mother Nature, splicing and their DNA. Kreuzigend their butchery in the table of scientific neurosis.

Warm milk with chocolate in it is one of the most universal drinks in comfort. Those times are over. The holy cow of the city holds and the history of the milk in Ayurvedic medicine (including ghee) was darkened by the shadow of modern scientific tyranny.

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