Diet Changes Genes....

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By Dr. Mark Hyman
Published: March 19, 2006
A new field of medical science is showing that nutrition may eliminate disease by changing our very biochemistry. PARADE asked Dr. Mark Hyman—a leading practitioner in nutrigenomics, which studies the relationship between food and genes—to explain how four common conditions can be cured before they cause lasting damage.

In the future, a drop of your blood placed on a special DNA chip will predict the diseases that lie dormant in your genes. Your doctor will then suggest a personalized set of lifestyle and dietary changes, as well as pharmaceutical recommendations. These changes will “turn offâ€￾ the genetic trigger in your cells that begins the process of disease. Medicine will be able to deal with disease at the roots, rather than at the branches.

That future is not far away. Already, research in genetics is proving that it is possible to prevent as well as reverse chronic conditions that lead to disease and disability.

All of us are susceptible to certain illnesses because of our family histories—that is, our genes. But the field of nutrigenomics is demonstrating that, if we alter our diets and lifestyles early enough, our genes do not have to be our destiny. Take, for example, the following four conditions. Millions of Americans have a genetic predisposition eventually to develop one or more of them. But by changing our diets and lifestyle now, those genes will not be expressed. The conditions will be cured before they ever appear.

http://www.parade.com/livelonger/pages/ ... mics_piece

 

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Diet/gene breakthrough

John McNamara and Jennifer Sumner in WSU Pullman's Knott Dairy Center. (Photo by Becky Phillips)
In the first study to show that a specific nutrient could alter the expression of genes in the body fat of dairy cattle, John McNamara and Jennifer Sumner have raised the bar for animal production standards while adding to the greater understanding of human health issues.

McNamara, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and (intercollegiate, multidisciplinary) Nutrition Program, and Sumner, his doctoral student and postdoctoral research associate, have demonstrated that chromium in the diet changes the metabolism of body fat in dairy cattle by stimulating the expression of certain genes while simultaneously decreasing the expression of others

http://researchnews.wsu.edu/health/161.html


GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While diet has long been recognized as a key factor affecting chronic diseases, new University of Florida research demonstrates how one nutrient can influence the health of genes at the molecular level.

http://news.ufl.edu/2003/05/19/nutrigenomics/

 

[barcafan]

Is there a limit to the ammount of characters you can type in 1 post?

Why are you ALWAYS making an extra post in your thread? use the edit button.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

Is there a limit to the ammount of characters you can type in 1 post?

Why are you ALWAYS making an extra post in your thread? use the edit button.

lol, how can this be bothering you?

 

[docj077]

This is nothing new. In fact, it's rather old news.

Here is a brief introduction for the truly interested:


http://www.cancer.gov/prevention/methyl ... mmary.html


There is nothing that one doctor or a book can say that will compare to what the NCI has to say on the subject. Afterall, the entire institution is filled with oncologists, hematologists, and individuals with a ph.d. working on new treatments and ideas.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

This is nothing new. In fact, it's rather old news..

Not for, I suspect, the vast majority of posters on here. Besides, its a fairly recent development by all accounts.

Here is a brief introduction for the truly interested:
http://www.cancer.gov/prevention/methyl ... mary.html..

Because posters on here are really gonna understand that link.....[sarcasm]

There is nothing that one doctor or a book can say that will compare to what the NCI has to say on the subject. .

Come on now Doctorj077, lets not go forcing your presuppositons on others


Anyway, the information is very interesting and shows how diet can turn genes on and off. Many have indicated before how this process can impact upon male pattern baldness and aging and I believe in it.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

some more comprehendable info:

Genes can be 'changed' by foods

Nutrients may switch different genes on and off
What we eat may influence our health by changing specific genes, researchers believe.
Several studies in rodents have shown that nutrients and supplements can change the genetics of animals by switching on or off certain genes.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4441564.stm

 

[docj077]

This is nothing new. In fact, it's rather old news..

Not for, I suspect, the vast majority of posters on here. Besides, its a fairly recent development by all accounts.

DNA methylation and the impact it has on gene regulation and the eventual progression to the displayed phenotype has been around long enough to establish a 'web society' dedicated to research in this area. That's quite long enough.

Here is a brief introduction for the truly interested:
http://www.cancer.gov/prevention/methyl ... mary.html..

Because posters on here are really gonna understand that link.....[sarcasm]

That's why I underlined truly, jackass. Also, people will either post here, pm, or find a way to understand that material if they are truly interested.

There is nothing that one doctor or a book can say that will compare to what the NCI has to say on the subject. .

Come on now Doctorj077, lets not go forcing your presuppositons on others


Anyway, the information is very interesting and shows how diet can turn genes on and off. Many have indicated before how this process can impact upon male pattern baldness and aging and I believe in it.

There is no greater scientific force in the world when it comes to cancer theory and cancer cures than the NCI. You'd have to be a dumbass to think otherwise.

Also, since you love to be a spelling and grammar nazi when you lack the ability to defend your point, I thought I'd point out that you spelled presuppositions incorrectly. I bet that I spelled something incorrectly, too. But, you know what? I could care less.



The opinion of the website you've posted is wrong. It is asking people to go out and make an appointment with their doctor to check for nutritional deficiencies. Most deficiencies can simply be seen by a doctor with good objective reasoning or a patient with a sensitive internal barometer when it comes to a change in health status. The lab tests are expensive and a visit to the health professional is expensive, as well. Plus, it's really hard to become deficient in many nutrients. Especially, B12, Folate, and all the fat soluble vitamins. The body stores many of these for months at a time.

 

[So]

Not just diet that can turn genes on or off.

Any environmental factor internally and externally can mediate gene expression this includes something as simple as your own thoughts to the air you breathe.

The fact that cells control life as opposed to genes is certainly not new, but at the same rate it is neither widely adopted as the defacto belief amongst medical professionals, yet. In due time they will join those pioneering this train of thought.

 

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DNA methylation and the impact it has on gene regulation and the eventual progression to the displayed phenotype has been around long enough to establish a 'web society' dedicated to research in this area. That's quite long enough. .

In each of the sources I've quoted, they describe it as 'new' research. But of course, as per usual, I suppose you know better than them, right...

That's why I underlined truly, jackass. Also, people will either post here, pm, or find a way to understand that material if they are truly interested. .

If they're truly interested they're going to read the sources which I provided because anything more complicated is likely to be difficult to comprehend for the average poster.

Thanks for the insult though, says a lot about you.

There is no greater scientific force in the world when it comes to cancer theory and cancer cures than the NCI. You'd have to be a dumbass to think otherwise.

Who's talking about cancer theory? I was merely focusing on food ability to change genes. And FYI we're losing the war on cancer.

Also, since you love to be a spelling and grammar nazi when you lack the ability to defend your point, I thought I'd point out that you spelled presuppositions incorrectly. I bet that I spelled something incorrectly, too. But, you know what? I could care less.

wow, what are you even talking about? You're going off on a random rant. Are you having some personal difficulties?

Again, you've insulted me by likening me to a Nazi - completely without justification, I might add.

The opinion of the website you've posted is wrong..

I haven't posted any opinion. I have merely posted extracts. Moreover, I have posted more than one website - four or five I believe.

It is asking people to go out and make an appointment with their doctor to check for nutritional deficiencies.. Most deficiencies can simply be seen by a doctor with good objective reasoning or a patient with a sensitive internal barometer when it comes to a change in health status. The lab tests are expensive and a visit to the health professional is expensive, as well. Plus, it's really hard to become deficient in many nutrients. Especially, B12, Folate, and all the fat soluble vitamins. The body stores many of these for months at a time.

I completely disagree with all of this. You have simply missed the point as per usual although again I suspect this is intentional.

I think you should probably stay out of my threads if all you are going to do is hurl insults and focus on irrelevancies. To think, you harbor ambitions of being a doctor....

 

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Not just diet that can turn genes on or off.

Any environmental factor internally and externally can mediate gene expression this includes something as simple as your own thoughts to the air you breathe.

The fact that cells control life as opposed to genes is certainly not new, but at the same rate it is neither widely adopted as the defacto belief amongst medical professionals, yet. In due time they will join those pioneering this train of thought.

This is a great post.

 

[barcafan]

Is there a limit to the ammount of characters you can type in 1 post?

Why are you ALWAYS making an extra post in your thread? use the edit button.

lol, how can this be bothering you?

It's annoying. Why not have everything in one post.

 

[docj077]

And FYI we're losing the war on cancer.

That's why cancer rates have been decreasing every year for the past five years. <<sarcasm>> :roll:

Isn't it fun when people treat you the way you treat them? What goes around, comes around on the internet.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

That's why cancer rates have been decreasing every year for the past five years. <<sarcasm>> :roll: .

Type it into google and you'll see the truth. Btw don't bring cancer rates up in this thread again as I don't want it to get off-topic. Start another thread if you want to argue about it.

Isn't it fun when people treat you the way you treat them? What goes around, comes around on the internet.

I have never resorted to petty and abusive insults in the way that you have. Its pretty weak on your behalf.

 

[docj077]

That's why cancer rates have been decreasing every year for the past five years. <<sarcasm>> :roll: .

Type it into google and you'll see the truth. Btw don't bring cancer rates up in this thread again as I don't want it to get off-topic. Start another thread if you want to argue about it.

Isn't it fun when people treat you the way you treat them? What goes around, comes around on the internet.

I have never resorted to petty and abusive insults in the way that you have. Its pretty weak on your behalf.

Like I said. Every year for the past five years the rate of death due to cancers has decreased.

Not only that, but we have drugs like rituxan and herceptin that are highly targeted and give patients the opportunity to undergo chemotherapy without the usual side effects associated with radiation and highly invasive procedures. That's the future of oncology and hematology and I've witnessed first hand through shadowing just how effective these treatments can be in the long term.

And, yes, you have resorted to abusing others by pointing out flaws in their grammar and spelling. That's the lowest of low and THE reason why I will never respect you as a person.

As for you opinion regarding me and what makes a doctor, I think you have a lot of research to do in that area. You're rather clueless.

 

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Like I said. Every year for the past five years.

Not only that, but we have drugs like rituxan and herceptin that are highly targeted and give patients the opportunity to undergo chemotherapy without the usual side effects associated with radiation and highly invasive procedures. That's the future of oncology and hematology and I've witnessed first hand through shadowing just how effective these treatments can be in the long term. .

Like I've already said. Don't bring up cancer rates in this thread again. I disagree with you and the evidence is on google to prove it. But again, thats for another thread if you're that interested.

And, yes, you have resorted to abusing others by pointing out flaws in their grammar and spelling. That's the lowest of low and THE reason why I will never respect you as a person. .

Lmaooooo @ correcting someone's spelling being the lowest of the low. haha. As far as I'm aware I don't remember doing it. But again shame on you for being so petty.

Personally, I think calling someone an a**h**, jackass and a whole host of other names you've called me IS actually abusive an much more worthy of disdain.

As for you opinion regarding me and what makes a doctor, I think you have a lot of research to do in that area. You're rather clueless.

Its more your manners than anything else that I was commenting upon.

 

[docj077]

Like I said. Every year for the past five years.

Not only that, but we have drugs like rituxan and herceptin that are highly targeted and give patients the opportunity to undergo chemotherapy without the usual side effects associated with radiation and highly invasive procedures. That's the future of oncology and hematology and I've witnessed first hand through shadowing just how effective these treatments can be in the long term. .

Like I've already said. Don't bring up cancer rates in this thread again. I disagree with you and the evidence is on google to prove it. But again, thats for another thread if you're that interested.

And I have the evidence from the American Cancer Society to disprove anything that you post from secondhand and worthless websites.

And, yes, you have resorted to abusing others by pointing out flaws in their grammar and spelling. That's the lowest of low and THE reason why I will never respect you as a person. .

Lmaooooo @ correcting someone's spelling being the lowest of the low. haha. As far as I'm aware I don't remember doing it. But again shame on you for being so petty.

Personally, I think calling someone an @55**e, jackass and a whole host of other names you've called me IS actually abusive an much more worthy of disdain.

If the shoe fits...

Also, shame on you for being so prideful, so as to not accept when you've done another person wrong. It's not petty when it also happens to be the truth.

As for you opinion regarding me and what makes a doctor, I think you have a lot of research to do in that area. You're rather clueless.

Its more your manners than anything else that I was commenting upon.

My manners? Are we eating at a $500/plate function that is raising money for your presidential campaign and I'm not aware of it? Seriously, that's just a lame statement on your part.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

And I have the evidence from the American Cancer Society to disprove anything that you post from secondhand and worthless websites. .

Why are you persisting with this? I've already said leave it out of the thread. I disagree with you and have my sources. End of story.

If the shoe fits....

You're wearing it.

Also, shame on you for being so prideful, so as to not accept when you've done another person wrong. It's not petty when it also happens to be the truth..

lol. :lol: what are you talking about?

My manners? Are we eating at a $500/plate function that is raising money for your presidential campaign and I'm not aware of it? Seriously, that's just a lame statement on your part.

Sorry, I didn't realize you only have manners at dinner functions.

To be honest tho, I 'm really tiring of your insistence on personal arguments. You always lower the tone and resort to insults. Stalk someone elses threads.