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Genetically engineered hormones used by dairy industry promote
cancer
E. Huff
NaturalNews
Tuesday, Nov 17th, 2009
An industry report claiming that the genetically-engineered
hormone Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST) is safe has received
criticism from the Cancer Prevention Coalition (CPC) for its
dubious findings. Funded by producers of rBST, the report was
conducted entirely by industry-paid consultants rather than
by independent, credible scientists, indicating it is fallacious.
Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, chairman of the CPC, lambasted the report
for failing to recognize the grave, scientifically-proven dangers
imposed by rBST. Author of the 2006 book What's In Your Milk?,
Dr. Epstein stated the report was "blatantly false".
One of the primary effects of rBST on cows is that is causes
them to become seriously ill with various diseases including
mastitis, an infection of the udder that ultimately contaminates
milk with pus. Commonly branded as Posilac, rBST unnaturally
increases milk production at the expense of the cow's health,
the repercussions of which are passed on to the consumer.
Monsanto, the original creator of rBST, was forced to reveal
the truth that rBST induces roughly 20 toxic effects, all of
which end up tainting the milk with disease. When farmers then
treat these illnesses with antibiotics, those too end up in
the milk that is eventually drunk by unsuspecting consumers.
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Research has also revealed that rBST-treated milk is both chemically
and nutritionally different than natural milk and that traces
of the hormone end up in the milk. Those who drink rBST-tainted
milk readily absorb the hormone in their digestive tract which
is then assimilated into the blood.
Milk from rBST-treated cows contains unnaturally high levels
of natural growth factor (IGF-1) which inhibits the body's natural
defense mechanisms designed to fend off cancer. Well-documented
scientific studies have implicated the hormone in precipitating
prostate, breast, and colon cancer.
CPC has been working for decades to eliminate rBST from the
milk supply. In 1990, the group issued a warning in conjunction
with over 40 other organizations about the dangers of rBST.
The warning fell upon deaf ears at the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) which continued to accept the flawed notion that rBST
was safe in spite of its proven dangers.
In 2007, CPC sent a petition to the FDA entitled "Seeking
Withdrawal of the New Animal Drug application for rBST",
which was endorsed by several farmer and consumer protection
groups. Citing Congressional concerns about the hormone that
date back to the 1980s, as well as countless studies illustrating
the toxicity of rBST, these groups labored to reform the FDA's
flawed position. Unfortunately, the FDA ignored the facts and
continues to keep the interests of industry as its priority
at the expense of consumer protection.
Dr. Epstein's recommendation, especially for children who are
most susceptible to cancer-causing additives like rBST, is to
choose organic milk if they are going to drink milk at all.
Organic milk is not allowed to contain rBST or any artificial
hormones and is the best alternative to conventional milk that
may be tainted with rBST.
Organic, raw milk is the most preferable option as it is a
whole, living food rich in beneficial enzymes, probiotics, and
other nutrients that get destroyed during pasteurization and
homogenization. Many believe raw milk is a perfect food rich
in essential vitamins and high in protein.
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