The principal carcinogens and mutagens that have been identified in human foods are reviewed. These agents may occur in foods as naturally occurring components (e.g., metabolites made by plant or fungal cells), components of contaminating plants or microorganisms, food additives (usually unintentional...
Ironically many toxins that are put into foods don’t have to be there in the first place. Food is labeled for cholesterol, but not for carcinogens. Canned foods are one example of concern due to the can lining. The linings of the majority of all cans are made with a chemical called ...
However, there is a big difference between indulging in a snack that contains a little too much sugar and eating foods that contain dangerous carcinogens that can potentially cause long term damage. As we reported in an earlier article, one of the biggest culprits is fast food fren...
Tea is widely considered to be beneficial for health, but evidence has shown that it may have benefits for the liver. A study based in Japan found that drinking 5-10 cups of green tea a day was associated with improved blood markers of liver health. This may be down to a compound known...
First, let’s start with acarcinogendefinition: The word refers to a substance that can alter cells so they become cancerous, meaning that they can invade and destroy nearby tissue and may spread to other parts of the body. Substances that are known carcinogens include chemicals found in air...
Stimulate pathways that induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) of existing and emerging cancer cells Enhance detoxification, helping to neutralize and eliminate carcinogens in body Promote cellular differentiation, which decreases the risk of healthy cells from becoming cancer cells ...
but antioxidants aren’t the only benefits they have to offer. Greens are also sources ofglucosinolates, which are broken down during food preparation, chewing and digestion to form compounds like indoles and isothiocyanate, which have been found to inactivate carcinogens and inhibit tumor formation ...
It's right there on the box also chemical food dyes that are in several peer reviewed studies linked to ADHD and As well as several potential carcinogens IE cancer causing agents and obesogens IE obesity causing agents. But instead of these serial companies being honest about what these serial...
Pears are extremely high fiber and lower in sugar, which makes it a great fruit even for those who have blood sugar imbalances. They are also high in the antioxidant vitamin C, which helps protect cells from carcinogens. Here’s a recipe for an easy to make Pear Walnut Salad with a Must...
“The new study took our list of potential breast carcinogens and compared it to their list of chemicals that have been found in food contact materials to find out which of potential breast carcinogens could be getting into people’s diets,” Kay said. “That’s a great way to prioritize ...