How do biotech crops compare nutritionally with conventional crops?
Current biotech crops have been carefully examined to ensure that the composition and nutritional qualities are unchanged compared to conventional crops. More than 100 studies with chickens, dairy cows, beef, swine and goats establish that animals grow and develop the same when fed biotech crops and conventional crops. But this may soon change. Biotechnology researchers have been exploring new plant varieties designed to be substantially healthier and more nutritious than current varieties. For example: rice with higher levels of Vitamin A; soybeans that can decrease unhealthy trans fats in our diets; and vegetables with more antioxidants that could help prevent cancer. Many people are excited about these future crops because of their potential for combating some of our biggest health problems including obesity, heart disease and cancer.
