Genetically modified food has grown widespread in recent years and is now consumed by almost everyone around the world. Some question the safety of those altered foods and its effects on individual’s wellbeing, while others argue that it is scientifically safe to consume them. In this essay I will compare the advantages and drawbacks of genetically modified foods and justify my stance on this subject.
In recent years, people consume GM foods on a regular daily basis. Altered foods are known to be cheap. They are sold at lower prices since altered foods are filled with inorganic chemicals and are produced on a larger scale. For example, sometimes watermelons are injected with chemicals to make them sweeter and redder in color; this is specifically used to attract humans’ taste buds as they are drawn to more vibrant and sweeter looking fruits. Moreover, humans tend to get attached to foods that are sweet and addicting, but the withdrawal symptoms of GM foods are unknown; and usually foods with modified ingredients do not have them labeled, allowing people to consume them at an unhealthy rate. Lastly, each government for different countries holds a different stance when it comes to its regulatory standards, resulting in different consumption rates.
Although it has many disadvantages, GM foods hold plenty of benefits, such as nutritional values like vitamins, protein, etc. This can be quite beneficial since it introduces foods that can boost things, we might lack in. Thus, by eating specific GM foods you can get all the advantages that you’d get from a supplement. In addition, it can improve agriculture in developing countries; after all, GM foods, such as altered fruits and vegetables, require less labor and it keeps pests and bugs away due to the fact that they are only attracted to natural foods. If less pests are involved it lowers the chances of any health risks!
In conclusion, GM foods are proven to be scientifically safe to consume as long as people do not over-consume them. I agree with the fact that genetically modified crops are becoming essential to meet, but there are different ways to approach it and I believe that we should take a different route. Even though they can reduce the problems revolving around unstable supply stocks, it can greatly flourish developing countries, ignoring its many problems.