Doctors for Disaster Preparedness (DDP) Urges Caution on Insect-Based Diets
Tucson, Arizona, December 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Using insects as a primary source of animal protein is being heavily promoted as a "sustainable diet," says Doctor for Disaster Preparedness Newsletter, However, many safety issues have not been adequately addressed.
Ground insects contain a "nutritious" mixture of amino acids, minerals and micronutrients, but long-term research on the health effects of replacing meat and dairy with insects is lacking. The article states and lists some of the issues.
Many, if not most, humans may not be able to digest the chitin in insect exoskeletons. .
Chitin activates the immune system in many ways, but "the importance of chitin and its derivatives for the immune response is not well recognized." People allergic to shellfish are also allergic to chitin. There is a possibility.
Possible contaminants include: A parasite found in 81% of insect farms. Many of them can affect humans. bacterial spores; mycotoxins; heavy metals; and pesticide residues.
Public support is surprisingly high, especially when people are told they are saving the planet, the article said. Raising livestock requires significantly more water, grain, and space than raising insects, and produces more nitrogen-containing effluents.
"Destroying farms and killing herds of livestock has irreversible consequences," said Jane M. Orient, M.D., DDP. She recommends:
Be aware of policies that destroy agriculture and ranching in your area;
Read food labels carefully, as insect powders can be added to everything from soups to pasta.
Call on consumer advocacy groups to address safety issues related to insect consumption.When
Find out what snacks are offered to schoolchildren.
Doctors for Disaster Preparedness provides information that can help save lives in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
contact: Jane M. OrientMD, (520) 323-3110, janeorientmd@gmail.com
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