FACT CHECK: Does genetically modified corn cause hypertension as Oyakhilome claims?

The clergyman claimed that most countries no longer produce “local corn” and that much of the corn sold in the markets has been genetically modified.

Genes can be introduced, enhanced, or deleted within a species, across species, or non-related species. The health organisation also said no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved.The risk factors of hypertension include unhealthy diets , physical inactivity, being overweight, and excess alcohol intake. Other factors include genetics/family history of hypertension and aging.

“There is no scientific study that suggests such. Because they are just coming into the country, it will take a much longer time to conduct a study to be able to prove any linkage between GMO foods and health conditions,” Mafeni said. “I think they even had better blood pressure than that of our current generation and that is because they often ate more fresh meals from the farm, while in this generation, people are consuming a whole lot of processed foods.

“We regulate the activities of modern biotechnology. In the course of our work, we ensure due diligence before any permit is granted. We have granted three permits so far for commercialisation of cowpea, BT cotton for textiles, and Tela maize,” she said.

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