What parents need to know about genetically modified foods, hidden labeling, and the practical steps every family can take to protect their health.
In this episode of Pediatric Perspectives, I'm joined by Michelle Perro, M.D. — integrative pediatrician, environmental medicine specialist, and CEO and founder of GMO Science — for a detailed look at how genetically modified organisms have reshaped the American food supply and what families can do to protect themselves. Dr. Perro began researching the intersection of GMOs, pesticides, and children's health in the early 2000s, and this conversation reflects more than two decades of that clinical work.
In this episode, we cover:
- The history of GMO science and the suppression of early research showing harm to animal health
- How genetic modification differs from traditional hybridization — and which crops are most affected
- Why most Americans still don't know what's in their food, and what the 2016 Dark Act did to labeling
- Apeel produce coatings, microbiome disruption, and the looming threats of geoengineering and mRNA vaccines in plants
- How to shop organic, filter water, and support the body's natural detox processes
- Dr. Perro's message of hope: grounding in nature as medicine for the whole family
