Research had previously shown that eating honey turns
on detoxification genes that metabolize the chemicals in honey, but the researchers wanted to identify the specific components responsible for this activity.
Not exact matches
The sulforaphane induced both types of cells to increase their levels of a protein that turns
on genes that promote
detoxification of carcinogens, like those found in cigarettes, and protect cells from cancer.
Her team showed that p - coumaric acid turns
on not only P450
genes, but representatives of every other type of
detoxification gene in the genome.
She has extensive experience in the areas of
detoxification, women's health, GI health, hormone management and the role of «environment»
on the expression of our
genes (epigenetics).
They help to digest your food, train your immune system to distinguish between friend & foe, turn your
genes on and off, synthesize important vitamins that your body can't make
on its own, aid in
detoxification, neutralize cancer - causing compounds, and a host of other things.