Dr. Oz: GMOs Can Be Ushering in a Pesticide Arms RaceHeather Callaghan Today, he makes a very clear stance, as a concerned doctor, against the EPAs pending approval of a new, toxic pesticide intended for use on genetically engineered crops like corn and soy this countrys biggest crops and food ingredients. He warns about floundering brain health, thyroid problems, chronic disease and more as a result of this stronger pesticides use. Todays episode of TheDr. OzShow examines a new GMO pesticide that the EPA is on the very brink of approving because GMO crops now contain superweeds thathave become resistant to glyphosate (Roundup). This new concoction called Enlist Duo, by Dow AgroSciences, contains both glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D (2,4-D was one of the ingredients in Agent Orange). His stark warning, that I include in the title of this article, is actually found in the longer version of the video,HERE. In that clip he says, GMOs can be ushering in a pesticide arms race, and the health of your brain could be the casualty. In another clip, America, we are runningout of time. Here is a YouTube preview of the episode: Note: The EPA has stated that Enlist Duo will not be sprayed from planes. It claims that this pesticide is not the same as Agent Orange because A.O. contained 2,4,5-T (with dioxin), kerosene and diesel fuel along with the 2,4-D. (source) The EPA had a comment period open in spring-summer of this year, and is expected to announce a decision soon, but it is expected to hit the market. The EPA responded to Dr. Ozs questions in a statement here. From their statement, its easy to ascertain their pre-approval. They ignored the doctors and scientists who had commented with evidence of the pesticides role in leading to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Parkinsons and Alzheimers and instead mention the use of sound science. Likewise, Dows response to Dr. Oz falls back on the sound science of the EPA, FDA and USDA. Also on Dr. Ozs site is a petition to the White House to stop the approval perhaps as one last effort given the EPAs clear stance. Dr. Oz also features some GMO facts for newcomers. The worlds biggest seed, biotech and chemical companies have a long history of working together. When one product becomes null, an alternating company has a new one at the ready. Instead of being looked at as collusion, the regulatory agencies view it as the only solution to an agricultural state of emergency. Their past studies show even psychological effects from the use of pesticides but this has never caused any thoughtful pause in approval. The sound science the EPA refers to in their statement above is actually just the idea of past use and common use, therefore, its okay to them. Image credit Also see a short video here to learn more: Also see: Heather Callaghan is a natural health blogger and food freedom activist. You can see her work atNaturalBlaze.com and selfnewsPost.com. Like at Facebook. Recent posts byHeather Callaghan: 