Article: Dietary Carcinogens That Increases The Risk Of Cancer
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Dietary Carcinogens That Increases The Risk Of Cancer
One way our diet may increase the risk of cancer is by dietary carcinogens. There are four groups of carcinogens:
? Naturally present carcinogens
? Carcinogens forming during food preparation
? Preservatives and coloring agents added to food
? Some substances are changed in to carcinogens in the body
Naturally present carcinogens:
An example of this is 'Aflatoxin', a mycotoxin produced by fungi. Grains and nuts can be contaminated by fungus, which then produce chemicals called aflatoxins. They are known to cause liver cancer in Africa and the Far East, especially in people who are carriers of hepatitis antigens.
Carcinogens forming during food preparation:
Polycyclic hydrocarbons, such as...
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