Genetically modified salmon
1. They’re very much like ordinary
salmon.
According to experts, there are no significant biological differences from genetically modified salmon and ordinary salmon, apart from the fact that they have different amounts genes.
Besides that salmon contain the normal amounts of nutrients (including mega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) that are expected in salmon, which means they can meet humans’ nutritional needs.

2. They can help improve health.
It’s a well-known fact that the omega fatty acids in salmon can help improve cardiovascular health. . as a result it can be taken to mean that they can also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
3. They can help lower food costs.
The presence of genetically modified salmon can theoretically lower food costs since the amount of supply has increased compared to demand. This, in turn, can reduce the retail price of salmon in supermarkets.

4. They can help alleviate hunger.
If the retail price of salmon falls, it becomes more available to consumers, particularly those who have low income.
As more food becomes available to this segment of the population, the hunger rate falls.
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1 They can out-compete wild-type salmon .
Genetically modified salmon are raised in hatcheries but, if they are ever released into the ocean, they can wreak havoc since they’ll compete with ordinary salmon and make food scarce for them. The faster growth rate of genetically modified salmon also allows

them to reproduce faster, which further increases their chance to overpower
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ordinary fishes
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2 They may promote allergic reactions .
Salmon belongs to one of the major allergen groups, which means they cause allergic reactions in many people. Those who oppose AquAdvantage salmon point out that the genetic modification they go through might increase their allergenicity and make them even more dangerous to those who are allergic to
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finfish

3-They can cause health problems.
Genetically modified salmon contain higher levels of a growth hormone called
IGF-1. This hormone has been found to have a connection with breast, blood, prostrate and colon cancer and may promote the development of these
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illnesses in humans
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4 They can create a monopoly in the market .
the increase in salmon supply may cause its retail price to reduce. However, some economists point out that this may not happen right away since AquaBounty

Technologies has a monopoly on the market. Since no other genetic modification company has been approved by the FDA, they have the freedom to set the price for their products, and this will only change once they get competitors.

There is a lack of independent science on these GM salmon, including long term trials studying the potential health risks..
There are concerns that the sample sizes used to assess the Aqua Bounty fish are inadequate to determine human health and safety risks. The FDA is currently examining the GM salmon through its process for reviewing new animal drugs because, as yet, there is no approved

process for reviewing the safety of GM animals