GMOs Will Destroy Our Environment
This myth pares well with number 9 and comes from people thinking that GMOs are sterile and don’t need to be pollinated. Without the need for pollinators, GMO opposition believes that will…
GMOs Cause Cancer
Like most myths, this one is born out of ignorance by people who have knee-jerk reactions to things they don’t understand. Eating genetically modified food is not going to modify your own…
GMOs Will Create “Superweeds”
“Superweeds” have been slowly starting to increase around the world. A superweed is an unwanted plant that is resistant to glyphosate or other herbicides. On the surface, it seems that this is…
Monsanto Controls the World with Their GMOs
Monsanto is one of the leading companies when it comes to GMOs; they have been working on them since the early 1990s. They are also one of the most hated companies in…
You Can’t Trust Independent Studies on GMOs
This is a common myth that is propagated by people who are against GMOs. They claim that because the studies are not funded by the government, they must be biased. This could…
GMOs Are Not Tested for Safety
Another common myth about GMOs is that they are unregulated. However, the reality is that GMOs are one of the most heavily regulated crops in the world. There are a number of…
GMOs Are Causing Health Problems
There have been a number of studies that have been done on GMOs and their effect on human health. The consensus from these studies is that GMOs are safe for human consumption.…
Organic Food Is Better Than GMO Food
Organic food is better than GMO food. This is a statement that many people believe to be true, but the evidence does not support this claim.A study published in 2016 looked at…
Gmos cause health problems, including cancer.
FACT: GMOS ARE SAFE TO EAT AND HAVE NO LINKS TO DISEASES, ACCORDING TO A 2016 SCIENTIFIC REPORT THAT REVIEWED 900 GMO STUDIES.[1] GMO crops aren’t a health risk to humans or…
Gmos aren’t as nutritious as traditional crops.
FACT: GMO CROPS HAVE THE SAME NUTRITIONAL VALUE AS TRADITIONAL CROPS. IN SOME CASES, THEY’RE BRED TO BE EVEN HEALTHIER.[4][5] Along with being safe, GMOs are also just as healthy as traditional…
