Different foods can activate or deactivate diseasefighting genes from "summary" of Eat to Beat Disease by William W Li
Your diet has a profound impact on your body at the molecular level. Certain foods can turn on or off specific genes that are responsible for fighting diseases. This means that what you eat doesn't just provide fuel for your body; it also acts as a switch for your genetic machinery. For instance, broccoli contains a compound called sulforaphane that can activate a gene known as Nrf2. This gene plays a crucial role in the body's defense against cancer and other diseases by boosting the production of antioxidants and detoxification enzymes. By including broccoli in your diet, you are essentially turning on your body's disease-fighting genes. On the other hand, certain foods...
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