HORMONE INJECTED HORMONE INJECTED FOODFOOD

Health or Danger ?Health or Danger ?

WHAT ARE HORMONES ?WHAT ARE HORMONES ?

Hormones are very essential for the Hormones are very essential for the proper functioning of the various body proper functioning of the various body organs of the humans, as well as other organs of the humans, as well as other animals animals

HormonesHormones are your body's chemical  are your body's chemical messengers.  A hormone is a chemical messengers.  A hormone is a chemical substance produced in the body that substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. certain cells or organs.

HOW DO HORMONES WORK HOW DO HORMONES WORK IN THE BODY ?IN THE BODY ?

Many processes in the body are coordinated Many processes in the body are coordinated by hormones which regulate and balance the by hormones which regulate and balance the working of working of organsorgans and  and cellscells..

Some hormones have long term effects Some hormones have long term effects (growth).(growth).

Other hormones have shorter term effects.Other hormones have shorter term effects. Too much, or too little, of a hormone can cause Too much, or too little, of a hormone can cause

illness. illness. 

Hormones are basically of two types - steroids Hormones are basically of two types - steroids and proteins. Protein hormones are normally in a and proteins. Protein hormones are normally in a cramped stage in the stomach. These hormones cramped stage in the stomach. These hormones lose their function when we eat anything, while lose their function when we eat anything, while steroid hormones get active only when we eat steroid hormones get active only when we eat anything. Due to this contradiction, protein anything. Due to this contradiction, protein hormones must get induced in the body in order hormones must get induced in the body in order for them to perform properly. There are several for them to perform properly. There are several illnesses that are caused by the lack of several illnesses that are caused by the lack of several important hormones. For instance, patients important hormones. For instance, patients suffering from diabetes need to be given insulin, suffering from diabetes need to be given insulin, which is a protein hormone.which is a protein hormone.

WHERE ARE HORMONES WHERE ARE HORMONES MADE?MADE?

HormonesHormones are made by specialized  are made by specialized glands or tissues throughout the glands or tissues throughout the bodybody. . Most, but not all, Most, but not all, hormonehormone glands are part  glands are part of the endocrine system. of the endocrine system.

PROCESSES AFFECTEDPROCESSES AFFECTED

Growth and developmentGrowth and development MetabolismMetabolism Sexual functionSexual function ReproductionReproduction MoodMood

Artificially induced Artificially induced hormones todayhormones today

Today a high percentage of the cattle in the world are grown using Today a high percentage of the cattle in the world are grown using hormones.hormones.

The mostly used types of hormones are:The mostly used types of hormones are: - Natural Hormones- Natural Hormones EstradiolEstradiol

Testosterone Testosterone Progesterone Progesterone

- Synthetic Hormones - Synthetic Hormones Melengestrol acetateMelengestrol acetate

Trenbolone acetate Trenbolone acetate ZeranolZeranol

Natural Natural HormonesHormones

There are several natural hormones in food products that There are several natural hormones in food products that are very useful. Some notable plants contain certain are very useful. Some notable plants contain certain hormone like substances that are called phytoestrogens hormone like substances that are called phytoestrogens (dietary hormones), that can cause several dysfunctions, (dietary hormones), that can cause several dysfunctions, it also has remedial properties. It is said that the it also has remedial properties. It is said that the phytoestrogens can protect against breast cancer.phytoestrogens can protect against breast cancer.

There are several researches though that point out the There are several researches though that point out the downfalls of the phytoestrogens. When female rats were downfalls of the phytoestrogens. When female rats were fed with isoflavonoid coumestrol, they showed various fed with isoflavonoid coumestrol, they showed various physical dysfunctions such as irregular menstruation in physical dysfunctions such as irregular menstruation in female rats and male rats showed abnormal mating female rats and male rats showed abnormal mating behavior. The rat offspring also obtained the induced behavior. The rat offspring also obtained the induced hormones. This research was carried forward by Patricia hormones. This research was carried forward by Patricia L. Whitten who is a biological anthropologist from L. Whitten who is a biological anthropologist from Atalanta. Atalanta.

While another research showed extra uterine growth and While another research showed extra uterine growth and also increase in weight. Infertility syndrome called clover also increase in weight. Infertility syndrome called clover disease were observed in the cattle who were fed on the disease were observed in the cattle who were fed on the ear containing these hormones for research purposes.ear containing these hormones for research purposes.

Artificial HormonesArtificial Hormones

It has been observed that there are several It has been observed that there are several hormones (growth hormones) that help hormones (growth hormones) that help

animals gain weight in no time. Inducing animals gain weight in no time. Inducing such hormones in the animals artificially, such hormones in the animals artificially, can reduce the amount of food as well as can reduce the amount of food as well as

the time required for gaining weight. All this the time required for gaining weight. All this results into quick production of the animals results into quick production of the animals for the meat industry. The same technique for the meat industry. The same technique is applied in the dairy production as it also is applied in the dairy production as it also increases the milk production of cows and increases the milk production of cows and

other dairy animalsother dairy animals..

What is rBGH?What is rBGH? Recombinant Bovine Growth Recombinant Bovine Growth HormoneHormone is composed of three is composed of three

natural hormones and three natural hormones and three synthetic hormones. This product is synthetic hormones. This product is used to fatten cows and chicken in used to fatten cows and chicken in

the shortest time possible – in order the shortest time possible – in order to reap profit instantly.to reap profit instantly.

Studies and Researches have proven Studies and Researches have proven that these synthetic hormones that these synthetic hormones

remain as residue in poultry, beef, remain as residue in poultry, beef, and dairy products right into our and dairy products right into our

dinner plates. If you’re an X-Men fan, dinner plates. If you’re an X-Men fan, you won’t believe you’re slowly you won’t believe you’re slowly

changing your body into a hormone-changing your body into a hormone-modified system.modified system.

NON NATURAL FOODSNON NATURAL FOODS

They are artificially obtained in two ways:

1.) Hormones which produce growth and accelerated fattening.

2.)Genetic manipulation: (introduce the wished genes into the plant or animal DNA so that they show the desired characteristics: Transgenic or genetically modified.

Animals that undergo this type of hormone Animals that undergo this type of hormone fattening are mainly:chickens, cows and pigs.fattening are mainly:chickens, cows and pigs.

Hormones were introduced Hormones were introduced through their fodder.through their fodder.

Are the hormones injected into theanimals?

From ear implant that is put under the ear.

Are hormones in our food Are hormones in our food dangerous?dangerous?

No one is really sure whether sex hormones in meat or growth No one is really sure whether sex hormones in meat or growth hormones in milk, meat and fish are dangerous for humans hormones in milk, meat and fish are dangerous for humans

or or animals.animals.

It’s not easy to tell if hormones in significant levels remain in It’s not easy to tell if hormones in significant levels remain in the milk the milk

or meat of animals and scientists are attempting to develop or meat of animals and scientists are attempting to develop more more

successful methods to measure hormone residues left in successful methods to measure hormone residues left in meat from meat from

hormone-enhanced animals.hormone-enhanced animals.

Farmers have only been using "recombinant bovine growth Farmers have only been using "recombinant bovine growth hormone" since the mid 1990s and, as breast and other hormone" since the mid 1990s and, as breast and other

cancers take cancers take a long time to develop, it is difficult to track a link.a long time to develop, it is difficult to track a link.

Side effects caused by eating excessive hormone-injected food:

- - HeadachesHeadaches

- Muscular trembling (especially in hands)- Muscular trembling (especially in hands)

- Cramps- Cramps

- Anxiety- Anxiety

- Insomnia- Insomnia

- Sweating- Sweating

- Appetite increase- Appetite increase

- Nausea- Nausea

- Palpitation- Palpitation

- Hypertension- Hypertension

Plant Growth Regulators in Vegetable Production

A plant growth regulator is:

* An organic compound,* Can be natural or synthetic,

* It modifies or controls one or more specific physiological processes within a plant but the sites of action and production are different.

Plant Growth Regulators in Vegetable Production

If the compound is produced within the plant it is called a plant hormone

Substances applied externally also can bring about modifications such as easier separation of fruit from the stem, etc. A large number of chemicals tend to increase the yield of certain plants such as corn and sugarcane.

Both internal plant hormones and lab created hormones are called plant growth regulators.

Plant Growth Regulators in Vegetable Production

Plant Growth Regulators in Vegetable Production

There are six classes of phytohormones:

Effects of Plant Growth Hormones in human health

Flu-like symptoms typically consist of fever and chills, malaise, tachycardia, arthralgias, and myalgias that develop within a few hours after administration.

Various cytokines are directly or indirectly involved in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated inflammatory disorders and autoimmune diseases.

EUEU DECISIONSDECISIONS

According to the EU hormonal According to the EU hormonal presence /residuals in food could lead to presence /residuals in food could lead to health problems including cancer. More health problems including cancer. More research is needed to answer our doubts research is needed to answer our doubts conclusively. conclusively.

AS a consequence ,Inducing growth AS a consequence ,Inducing growth hormones in cattle has been forbidden.hormones in cattle has been forbidden.

How to Avoid Hormone-injected How to Avoid Hormone-injected Food and Hormone Active Food and Hormone Active ProductsProducts

Always look for the USDA Organic Seal of Always look for the USDA Organic Seal of Approval (at least we can rely on this)Approval (at least we can rely on this)

If possible, opt for beef and poultry products If possible, opt for beef and poultry products from trusted organic farms, and from trusted organic farms, and countries that countries that ban usage of rBGH such as Australia, Japan, ban usage of rBGH such as Australia, Japan, EuropeEurope..

  To make sure, avoid consuming feedlot beef To make sure, avoid consuming feedlot beef and spend for grass-fed beef even if these and spend for grass-fed beef even if these cost more. After all, you won’t be eating beef cost more. After all, you won’t be eating beef every day.every day.

Peel your fruits and wash vegetables Peel your fruits and wash vegetables thoroughly before consuming them.thoroughly before consuming them.

Avoid buying sub-standard  plastic containers Avoid buying sub-standard  plastic containers loaded with hormone disrupting chemicals.loaded with hormone disrupting chemicals.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

Where can we find genetically modified products?

CORNCORN

SOYSOY

They are added as ingredients in,

approximately a 60% of industrial food:

Chocolates Sliced bread

AND MANY MORE: Tinned and frozen food, baby food, ice-creams, appetizers, diet food, jams, margarine, vegetable oil...

Current Regulations on

Genetically Modified food

Labelling

Specific labelling is only compulsory when

modified DNA can be detected through genetic manipulation or through the proteins belonging to

this modified DNA.

- When such DNA is not detected: it is NOT compulsory.

- Additives and artificial flavouring (even being 100% transgenic) DO NOT have to be labelled!

 

In practice these regulations exclude from obligation of

labelling, a 90% of commercial products which contain GMOs

or its components.

STUNNING DISCOVERIES STUNNING DISCOVERIES FROM AUSTRIAN STUDENTSFROM AUSTRIAN STUDENTS

EXAMPLES OF 21° century FOOD EXAMPLES OF 21° century FOOD PRODUCTION:PRODUCTION:

The students of the BG11 analyzed The students of the BG11 analyzed different kinds of food and in the following different kinds of food and in the following

text we will show you how food design text we will show you how food design has an important impact on the has an important impact on the

production and reveal some stunning production and reveal some stunning facts. facts.

2)2) The second example reveals an insight into the The second example reveals an insight into the

production of chicken nuggets. The used chickens production of chicken nuggets. The used chickens have an overall lifetime of 3 weeks. As soon as they have an overall lifetime of 3 weeks. As soon as they reach a certain age, they are killed with electroshocks. reach a certain age, they are killed with electroshocks. Nothing of the killed chickens gets wasted: the nuggets Nothing of the killed chickens gets wasted: the nuggets contain even the eyes, guts and crushed bones. All the contain even the eyes, guts and crushed bones. All the ingredients are pressed together and cut in little pieces ingredients are pressed together and cut in little pieces so they fit into your mouth. Finally, they get covered so they fit into your mouth. Finally, they get covered with flour, get fried and frozen.with flour, get fried and frozen.

3)3) Lastly, we will talk about salty snacks, like chips. The Lastly, we will talk about salty snacks, like chips. The

students looked closely at two different brands: students looked closely at two different brands: Pringles, an international company, and Kelly’s, an Pringles, an international company, and Kelly’s, an Austrian company. I guess everybody knows Pringles Austrian company. I guess everybody knows Pringles and their unique shape. That is because the company and their unique shape. That is because the company hired food designers to create a shape that fits the hired food designers to create a shape that fits the tongue and can be easily stacked. Kelly’s chips, on the tongue and can be easily stacked. Kelly’s chips, on the other hand, have no certain shape and look more other hand, have no certain shape and look more natural. Pringles’ chips are not made of potatoes. natural. Pringles’ chips are not made of potatoes. Basically, they are just flour, water, salt, emulsifiers Basically, they are just flour, water, salt, emulsifiers and aroma. Kelly’s chips are made of actual potatoes and aroma. Kelly’s chips are made of actual potatoes from real farmland. Of course, they are unhealthy as from real farmland. Of course, they are unhealthy as well, but they are more natural. well, but they are more natural.

Food production in general changed a lot since automation Food production in general changed a lot since automation gained popularity. Actually food is mostly produced by gained popularity. Actually food is mostly produced by machines in an industrial environment. machines in an industrial environment. 1) 1) Orange juice, for example, is not obtained as you might Orange juice, for example, is not obtained as you might guess. Some people think the oranges are still picked and guess. Some people think the oranges are still picked and squeezed by hand. But that is not how things work these squeezed by hand. But that is not how things work these days. Let us have a look at the orange juice production of days. Let us have a look at the orange juice production of the 21st century: the 21st century: At first, all the water and the vitamins At first, all the water and the vitamins get extracted, so what is left is the pure orange get extracted, so what is left is the pure orange concentrate. That process makes it easier to store and concentrate. That process makes it easier to store and transport the juice. At your local factory, the concentrate transport the juice. At your local factory, the concentrate gets mixed with water. The mixture results in the well-gets mixed with water. The mixture results in the well-known orange juice with fewer vitamins.known orange juice with fewer vitamins.