Corn oil (maize oil) is oil extracted from the germ of corn (maize). Its main use is in cooking, where its high smoke point makes refined corn oil a valuable frying oil. It is also a key ingredient in some margarines. Corn oil is generally less expensive than most other types of vegetable oils. One bushel of corn contains 1.55 pounds of corn oil (2.8% by weight). Corn agronomists have developed high-oil varieties; however, these varieties tend to show lower field yields, so they are not universally accepted by growers.

Corn oil is also a feedstock used for biodiesel. Other industrial uses for corn oil include soap, salve, paint, rustproofing for metal surfaces, inks, textiles, nitroglycerin, and insecticides. It is sometimes used as a carrier for drug molecules in pharmaceutical preparations.

Almost all corn oil is expeller pressed, then solvent extracted using hexane or 2-methylpentane (isohexane).^[1] The solvent is evaporated from the corn oil, recovered, and re-used. After extraction, the corn oil is then refined by degumming and/or alkali treatment, both of which remove phosphatides. Alkali treatment also neutralizes free fatty acids and removes color (bleaching). Final steps in refining include winterization (the removal of waxes), and deodorization by steam distillation of the oil at 232–260 °C (450–500 °F) under a high vacuum.^[1]

Some specialty oil producers manufacture unrefined, 100% expeller pressed corn oil. This is a more expensive product since it has a much lower yield than the combination expeller and solvent process, as well as smaller market share.

• Of the saturated fatty acids, 80% are palmitic acid (lipid number of C16:0), 14% stearic acid (C18:0), and 3% arachidic acid (C20:0).
• Over 99% of the monounsaturated fatty acids are oleic acid (C18:1 c)

98% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids are the omega-6 linoleic acid (C18:2 n-6 c,c) with the 2% remainder being the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3 n-3 c,c,c).^[2]

Some medical research suggests that excessive levels of omega-6 fatty acids, relative to omega-3 fatty acids, may increase the probability of a number of diseases and depression.^[7][8][9] Modern Western diets typically have ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 in excess of 10 to 1, some as high as 30 to 1, partly due to corn oil which has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 49:1. The optimal ratio is thought to be 4 to 1 or lower.^[10][11]

A high intake of omega-6 fatty acids may increase the likelihood that postmenopausal women will develop breast cancer.^[12] Similar effects were observed on prostate cancer.^[13] Other analysis suggested an inverse association between total polyunsaturated fatty acids and breast cancer risk.^[14]

Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) Linked to Tumors, Allergies and Early Death

A recent study published in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology is proving genetically modified organisms (GMO) may cause kidney damage, liver failure and early death. Until recently there were no long term studies done on GMO’s but the more we learn, the more we’re realizing how dangerous these “frankenfoods” really are.

Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) are just what the name implies. Organisms, in this case foods, that have been altered genetically.

Genetically modified foods alter genetic codes of the DNA in an organism by wiring in genes from other forms of life including other plant forms, insecticides, pesticides, bacteria and viruses.  Most GMO foods today have been modified to tolerate or produce pesticides (like canola oil).

According to a report by Dr. Oz, more than eighty percent of the foods we eat on a daily basis contain one or more type of GMO.  And what’s more distressing is that the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) doesn’t require these foods to be labeled!

Health Concerns with GMO Foods

If you haven’t been convinced of the damaging effects of GMO’s yet then this next study may cause you to think twice.

Eating genetically modified corn (GMO corn) and consuming trace levels of Monsanto’s Roundup chemical fertilizer (commonly used in GMO) caused rats to develop horrifying tumors, widespread organ damage, and premature death.

The study has been deemed “the most thorough research ever published into the health effects of GMO crops and the herbicide Roundup on rats.”

In a 2011 review published in Environmental Sciences Europe, 19 studies of mammals, fed GMO soybeans and corn, were evaluated.  The 90-day long trials indicate liver and kidney problems as a result of GMO foods.  Kidney’s were disrupted by 43.5% and liver by 30.8%.

These are the photos taken from the study and you can see the deadly effects GMO’s had on these rats.

According the researchers:

“The health effects of a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize (from 11% in the diet), cultivated with or without Roundup, and Roundup alone (from 0.1ppb in water), were studied 2 years in rats. [Editors note: this level of Roundup is permitted in drinking water and GE crops in the US]

In females, all treated groups died 2-3 times more than controls, and more rapidly. This difference was visible in 3 male groups fed GMOs.

Females developed large mammary tumors almost always more often than and before controls, the pituitary was the second most disabled organ; the sex hormonal balance was modified by GMO and Roundup treatments.

In treated males, liver congestions and necrosis were 2.5-5.5 times higher… Marked and severe kidney nephropathies were also generally 1.3-2.3 greater. Males presented 4 times more large palpable tumors than controls, which occurred up to 600 days earlier.

Biochemistry data confirmed very significant kidney chronic deficiencies; for all treatments and both sexes, 76% of the altered parameters were kidney related. These results can be explained by the endocrine-disrupting effects of Roundup, but also by the overexpression of the transgene in the GMO and its metabolic consequences.”

According to reports, individuals who consumed GMO’s also experienced the following side effects:

• Increase in allergies
• Increase in antibiotic resistance
• Problems with endocrine system
• Disorders of the reproductive system
• Increase in aging symptoms
• Cancerous Tumor growth

A 10-year study in Norway has found GMO’s may cause obesity, digestive problems, and damage to major organs including liver, kidneys, pancreas and genitals.

In one of the most recent studies published in the Journal of Hematology and Thromboembolic Disease indicates GM crops that contain Bt toxin increase risk of leukemia.

This is just the tip of the iceberg according to many leading scientists and researchers. In fact, some countries (notably the European Union), do not allow GMO foods to be imported.  In addition, if more than .9% of their foods contain GMO’s they must be labeled so the consumer knows exactly what they’re getting and consuming. 

The U.S.D.A. and related government agencies in the U.S. argue against any labeling of GMO foods on the grounds that this “…would imply that GMO’s are different”.

Well… isn’t that entirely true? Big agricultural companies like Monsanto have raised millions of dollars to fight against labeling because they know it would negatively effect sales.

Recent polls shows that about ninety percent of Americans are in favor of labeling foods that contain GMO.

The truth is the public is becoming more aware! Many food companies like Chipotle are already starting to make a switch to non-GMO ingredients and also labeling what is GMO.

Monsanto is the largest producer today of genetically modified foods like corn, soy, and canola.  And now there are even companies working to produce genetically modified salmon and cattle.

While the list of GMO’s is undoubtedly growing, here are the most commonly found GMO foods are must be aware of:

• Corn
• Soy
• Canola
• Alfalfa
• Sugar Beets

If you are buying any of the above foods and the label doesn’t say “Organic” or “Non-GMO” you can be fairly certain the food is GMO.

When you see the words on a nutrition label like corn syrup, soybean oil or even sugar, a majority of the time that ingredient has been genetically modified.

Other foods that may also be GMO or have GMO residue include: cottonseed oil, non-organic dairy, and papaya.

The benefit claims of GMO foods are that they can be grown in less than optimal soils. One problem from growing food in less than optimal soils is the foods provide less than optimal vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients.  And the long term effect GMO’s have on our soil and ecosystem cannot be overstated.

How to Avoid GMO Foods

The following are my top recommendations for keeping GMO foods out of your body:

• Avoid all foods with corn, canola, and soy.
• Look for and buy foods that are labeled GMO free.
• Shop for organic foods. (By law they must contain less than 5% GM Products.)
• Shop at your local farmers market or plant your own garden.
• Read and stay informed on natural health websites

Follow these steps and you can be GMO free and help spread the word about the dangers of GMO’s. It is my hope that sometime soon we will see GMO’s labeled or even better–banned altogether.

GMO FREE LABEL? LIE OR TRUTH?

REZULTAT OF GMO TESTS ON MOUSE LAB.

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