Scientists have cautioned against the use of banned hormonal growth promoters in rearing animals for human consumption, noting that eating such foods can cause drug resistance and cancers in humans. According to the scientists, while the negative health effects of eating animals reared with hormonal growth promoters might not be immediate, they could become visible in the long run. Adetoyi said the use of hormonal growth promoters in breeding animals has been banned in the country because they are not safe for use in animals to be consumed by humans. Also speaking with PUNCH HealthWise, Chidozie, a veterinary doctor based in Abia state noted that the consumption of animals reared with hormonal growth promoters poses grave dangers to the consumers. He said, “Those using hormonal growth promoters in animals are risking the lives of the consumers.

Source: Punch April 10, 2022 10:11 UTC