This one of the most important Genes that can help protect You from disease, including Cancer
The name of this gene is (Nuclear factor erhythroid 2-related force-2)
This gene triggers hundred of other genes that have a function of cytoprotection, means protection to the cells.
This gene is coined master of the Antioxidant Response Element (ARE). It means it activates a lot of antioxidants in Your body.
There are external antioxidants, and then there are internal (endogenous) antioxidants that Your body makes. This gene triggers endogenous antioxidants
also regular the detoxification genes and the genes that control inflammation.
If there is mitochondrial dysfunction, the Nrf-2 machinery kicks in and starts to neutralize the oxidation and free radicals that are coming from the carcinogens.
this can help you avoid DNA damage and disease
also protects against trauma, emotional stress, pollution, toxins, UV-rays, Nutritional deficiencies
It had been found that certain people have overexpression of this gene – its more activated. That could be the reason why some people can do things like eat junk food smoke, and drink and still live a long and healthy life.
there are people who have a normal expression of this gene, These people are prone to disease and cancer to a certain degree. Then, there are people who have an under expression of this gene who are very prone to getting cancer.
Our activeness of epigenetic factors helps to overcome the expression of genes.
You have to work harder at improving Your epigenetics which means You need to work on
- Fasting
- avoid certain chemicals in Your environment
- keeping your exercise consistent (mild to moderate)
- keeping your stress level in check
- getting consistent, good, high-quality sleep
- consuming certain foods that naturally have high levels of antioxidants that you can benefit from like cruciferous vegetables
Top food items that helps to enhance the expression of this gene
Sulforaphane (cruciferous)m
Quercetin (onions and green tea)
Fisetin (strawberries, onions, cucumbers)
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