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"A clear relationship between these occult tumors and those that become clinically apparent has not been established, although it is commonly assumed that the latter evolve from the former as a consequence of additional genetic mutations. Generally, prostate cancer in its early stages is asymptomatic. Enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) commonly begins after the age of 45, ultimately leading to urinary tract symptoms (difficult and frequent urination)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The knowledge of specific genetic mutations associated with type 2 diabetes could help in the early identification of people with a genetic risk and in the development of better treatments. It has long been recognized that family history plays an important part in determining whether one will develop diabetes. Impaired insulin secretion may reflect a genetic susceptibility to impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes [119, 120], but for the majority of patients, the best predictor is insulin resistance." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "In cases where specific genetic mutations or variations may indicate disease risk or progression or may be modified by nutritional factors, genetic markers can also be useful biomarkers. Various molecular techniques have been developed to help characterize genetic abnormalities or differences. Genetic factors are important to consider in nutrition research for several reasons. One reason is that it is increasingly evident that genetic polymorphisms may contribute substantially to differences in the response to environmental and dietary exposures [90]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"They learned that starchy foods, such as potato chips, french fries, baked potatoes, biscuits and bread, contain very high levels of acrylamides, chemicals that have been shown to result in genetic mutations leading to a range of cancers in rats. Acrylamides are 1,000 times more dangerous than the majority of cancer-causing agents found in food. They have been directly related to the formation of benign and malignant stomach tumors, as well as damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"These landmark studies4 found rare genetic mutations on chromosome 21, which contains the gene encoding for APP production. Mutations on chromosome 21 affect APP production and increase the formation of beta-amyloid protein filaments in the brain that are highly prone to forming the insoluble deposits that supposedly destroy neurons. If one copy of this "faulty" gene is transmitted from parent to child it creates genetic "inevitability"; that is, an Normal Alzheimer's Figure 8. Microscopic View of Alzheimer's. Comparing a normal brain with a brain affected by plaques and tangles." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.) "These genetic mutations affect molecules called Most recently scientists have been focusing on so-called dimers and other multiple linked manifestations of the beta-amyloid protein that form in the initial stages before plaque aggregation. Dimerization refers to these initial stages in the aggregation, which precede the larger formation of senile plaques. Researchers wonder if in fact these smaller, earlier dimer associations of BAP are the toxic forms, and if plaques are actually sinks that suck up the bad forms and try to prevent the toxic damage of the most soluble forms." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"Beljanski's work continue to be studied ever more intensively, as more and more of the science of the DNA shifts from genetic mutations to the inherent integrity of the whole structure—and it doesn't hurt that Beljanski's research showed promise in a major clinical trial at Columbia University. Headed by Dr. Aaron Katz, a nationally recognized urology surgeon, researcher, author, and director of the Columbia University Center for Holistic Urology, the study examined Prostabel's ability to reduce elevated PSA levels in men." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"In the near future we may see a rising demand for all fetal and newborn children to have amniotic fluid and blood testing for genetic mutations that can result in higher levels of toxicity. This type of testing can give important information on what type of lifestyle, diet, and supplements the pregnant mother and infant should take to optimize their health and avoid the nutritional and toxic disasters that can face unborn children and infants. Let me give you an example. As many as 10 percent of Caucasians produce low levels of a specific enzyme required for proper detoxification in the body." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Poor methylation is largely due to inherited genetic mutations, which can be detected from a simple blood test. You may also have problems methylat-ing if you are low in vitamins B12, B6, and/or folic acid. You will be hearing a lot about methylation in the future, as methylation problems have been linked to cancer, dementia, and heart disease. How do you know how well you are methylating? Well, if you have a strong family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, or you are prone to breast pain, be suspicious." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Also, because their cells are dividing much more rapidly than those of adults', their bodies are more likely to develop genetic mutations that result in cancers later in adult life. Given the exquisite sensitivity of infants and young children, the ingredients in each of their personal care products must be safe —and safe without a doubt—or you could, quite unintentionally, be endangering their health and safety all the way into their adult life. As this chapter will make clear, nearly all of the infant products on the market today are not safe." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) "Rapid cell division means a greater probability that exposure to carcinogens will cause genetic mutations in cells and initiate the development of cancer. The effects of this may not appear until much later in life; a 1989 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council concluded that a high percentage of preschool children are likely to develop cancer in later life as a result of consumption of fruits and vegetables commonly contaminated by some eight carcinogenic pesticides (4)." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Polyphenols prevent cardiovascular disease by shielding LDL-cholesterol from changes that promote heart disease, reduce the risk of cancer by neutralizing free radicals before genetic mutations can occur, and protect health in numerous other ways. The following chapters will cover these antioxidant-related benefits of green tea in more detail. CHAPTER 4 Cancer Prevention in the Teapot ¦ ancer is the largest single cause of death in both men and % * women, claiming more than six million lives each year worldwide." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"Science 292: 2083-86, 2001] A rebuttal by this author is published in Science Magazine which reveals that five human studies employing up to 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C had previously been published and showed vitamin C does not cause genetic mutations. Dr. Blair overlooked these studies, which he did not cite in his paper. [Science 293: 1993-95, 2001] 2002: Researchers report that high concentrations of vitamin C accompanied by copper can effectively stop cancer cells from replicating in a lab dish." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"After being consumed in the contaminated food, these toxins are oxidized in the liver, which can cause specific genetic mutations that are highly correlated to the risk of liver cancer. In fact, in areas of the world with prevalent anatoxin contamination, up to half of the liver tumors can be traced back to this toxin. Of course, you should avoid aflatoxin-contaminated foods (such as old or damaged peanuts), but if aflatoxin exposure does occur, green tea can minimize the damage." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"The same chemicals that produce endocrine disruptions and genetic mutations in the Midwest's wildlife are part of the fossil fuel mentality that is also having an impact in the Arctic. Think of the high levels of flame retardants researchers are finding in polar bears as markers for increasing global temperatures. Polar bears are having difficulty reproducing, and these same chemicals are certainly being considered as a cause of or contributor to their reproductive woes." - David Steinman, Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown (Get the book.)

"Mutagens are a broad range of compounds that cause genetic mutations; these mutations often instigate the initiation stage of cancer. Several studies conducted in cells grown in laboratory dishes (called in vitro studies) revealed that green tea polyphenols "decrease the mutagenicity of several mutagens and carcinogens." Other studies identified the primary anti-mutagenic compound in green tea specifically as EGCG. Other anti-mutagenic compounds in green tea include caffeine and vitamin C.7 Anti-mutagenic compounds can be further categorized according to their modes of action." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"Over half of women with certain genetic mutations develop breast cancer by the age of seventy. Genetic testing can determine whether you have a genetic mutation, but it cannot predict whether you will develop breast cancer. Talk to your doctor if you are considering genetic testing. It is expensive, insurance companies do not always cover it, and if your results are positive, insurance companies may choose to deny you coverage." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Canadian Medical Assn Journal 45:104-12, 1999] The treatment and survival is about the same for both women with and without the BRCA mutation unless the genetic mutations are recognized early and preventive measures such as dietary changes are practiced. Instead, the self-serving breast cancer industry has dropped the idea into women's minds they ought to think about total mastectomy. More than half of women who test positive for a genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer opt for total breast removal or surgical removal of their ovaries." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "Nutrition Reviews 55: 44-52S, 1997] The hydroxyl radical is believed to be the toxicant that triggers genetic mutations that lead to cancer. Since DNA damage is considered to be the initial event in producing cancer, the importance of protecting DNA from oxidative damage becomes paramount. Supplementation with 100 mg of vitamin C, 100 mg (~ 100 IU) of vitamin E, 6 mg of beta carotene and 50 meg of selenium has been shown to reduce breaks in chromosomes by half, with an even greater effect in smokers." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Certainly, there are genetic mutations that can be caused by nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy. And yes, there are some genetic disorders, such as having double-Y chromosomes or being born with spina bifida, which is caused by a nutritional deficiency during pregnancy. But I am talking about chronic diseases here that afflict adults over time such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, mental depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and so on. None of these diseases are caused by you having bad genes." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Ames and coworkers point out that as many as one-third of such genetic mutations seem to create enzymes that have decreased binding activities for their coenzymes.28 This results in an enzyme that is less reactive than normal, making the carrier more susceptible to the disease or disorders associated with deficiencies of this specific enzyme." - Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD, Feel Better, Live Longer with Vitamin B-3 (Get the book.) "Simply put, there are many people who carry genetic mutations that require them to eat a diet abnormally high in a specific nutrient. If they do not, they will be unable to manufacture effective levels of a particular enzyme and, therefore, will be very likely to develop associated deficiency diseases. For such individuals, high specific vitamin or mineral supplements, well above the Recommended Daily Allowance, are not a luxury or a health threat - they are essential. In some cases, they require one thousand or more times the RDA amount." - Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD, Feel Better, Live Longer with Vitamin B-3 (Get the book.)

"As I've said, just about every geneticist in the twentieth century believed that genetic mutations were random, rare, and relatively small. But in the 1950s, McClintock produced evidence that in certain circumstances, parts of the genome actively triggered much larger changes. This wasn't evidence of minor mutations in which a slight change in one gene on one chromosome slipped through the proofreading system; this was evidence of seismic changes on the genetic scale." - Dr. Sharon Moalem, Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease (Get the book.)

"Although this accounts for nitrogen mustard's potency in killing dividing cells, such as the cells of a tumor, it also gives nitrogen mustard the ability to cause genetic mutations. Thus the potential benefits of nitrogen mustard were also found to be linked to a new risk: second cancers appearing in long-term cancer survivors. At about the same time that this side effect began to be appreciated in treated cancer patients, similar illnesses among former munitions workers also came to light." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"Cells that divide rapidly run a higher risk of frequent genetic mutations, especially when free-radial generation is high. Antioxidant defenses naturally fall and DNA damage by free radicals may increase by as much as fifteen times as we age, making us even more susceptible to damage that accompanies infections. The Aging Immune System This means that we run a higher risk of cancer of blood-forming tissues, such as leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, as well as immune incompetence." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Most are inherited and caused by alterations or genetic mutations (defects in genes). Genes are pieces of DNA, part of the code that determines the traits and individual characteristics of all living things. Each human cell contains around 30,000 genes. Besides influencing features such as eye and hair color, genes also can play a role in the development of diseases and in their transmission from parent to child. In addition to those with genetic causes, there are some rare diseases that can be acquired as a result of environmental and toxic conditions." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "If a cell's DNA is damaged, this can cause genetic mutations that can be passed down to offspring. The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) estimates that radiation exposure in the United States comes primarily from the following sources, in order: • Radon: 55 percent. • Other natural sources: 27 percent. • Medical sources: 27 percent. • Other man-made sources: 3 percent. Radiation exposure is measured in units called rem. The U.S." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"While there are many potential cancer-causing agents that humans come in contact with, the undeniable fact is that the two most toxic molecules that can generate genetic mutations that lead to cancer are found abundantly inside the human body - iron and oxygen. About 1-5% of the oxygen that is utilized to produce cell energy in the mitochondria of living cells lose an electron and become a destructive "free radical" called superoxide. About 2 kg (4.4 pounds) of superoxide is produced annually in the human body." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Determine If You Have a Family History of Prostate Cancer About 5 percent of cancers are directly caused by inherited genetic mutations; that means your chances of having inherited genes that will cause early prostate cancer are quite low. If you know you have such genes, early detection will be very important. Researchers agree that in the general population, other genes subtly increase cancer risk in concert with environmental factors." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"In Myeloma remissions, chromosome 13 remains stable, and there are probably no other genetic mutations or karyotypic instability. In order for T-cells, leukocytes, to function effectively they must be saturated with ascorbate.93 Moreover high doses of ascorbate can result in greatly increased production of lymphocytes in the presence of antigens.93 Large doses of vitamin C also boost production of interferons.93 Some interferons have a known anti-cancer effect, Myelomas included.94 Interferons also have anti-viral activity." - Michael Gearin-Tosh, Living Proof: A Medical Mutiny (Get the book.)

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