On 30/05/2013 10:15 PM, Christina Wahl wrote:


> Food allergy among children in the United States is becoming more common over time.
> In 2007, the reported food allergy rate among all children younger than 18 years was 18% higher than in 1997. During the 10-year period 1997 to 2006, food allergy rates increased significantly among both preschool-aged and older children.

That is true of Australia as well,
>
> Pete, note that Bt toxin increases gut permeability, and the use of Bt toxin in GMO crops coincides with a dramatic increase in food allergies among US citizens, especially children.  Food allergies are a known consequence of leaky gut syndrome.

but only GMO food grown here is canola and only in some states and only 
since 2008.  My understanding is that the area is very small. Also my 
understanding is that allergies have been going up for decades.

Geoff Manning

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