N. Amudhavalli ¹, P. R. Padma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore 641 043, IN

Abstract

Dietary factors are now recognised as one of the major determinants in the incidence of human cancer. The presence of naturally occurring mutagens and carcinogens has been reported with the help of short-term tests for detecting mutagens. Studies by Miller and his colleagues have contributed to the identification of many naturally occurring mutagens and carcinogens in the human diet.

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P. R. Padma ¹, N. Amudhavalli ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

Humans are exposed to a multitude of environmental toxins, like mutagens and carcinogens. These exposures lead to different types of cancer. Many epidemiological studies and WHO reports clearly indicate that 80 per cent of human cancers are caused by environmental factors associated with food, water and air.

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N. Amudhavalli ¹, P. R. Padma ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Biochemistry, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

Humans are exposed to a multitude of environmental poisons like mutagens and carcinogens. These exposures lead to different types of cancer. Many epidemiological studies and WHO reports clearly indicate that 80 per cent of human cancers are caused by environmental factors associated with food, water and air.

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N. Amudhavalli ¹, P. R. Padma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore - 43, IN

Abstract

Consumption of fruits and fruit juices have been known to have a beneficial effect on our health. It is also recognised by a majority of the population and the habit of consuming fruits is increasing.

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