Using Nutrition for Intervention and Prevention against Environmental Chemical Toxicity and Associated Diseases
2007
Using Nutrition to Combat Environmental Toxins
Commentary
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hennig Bernhard, Ettinger Adrienne S., Jandacek Ronald J., Koo Sung, McClain Craig, Seifried Harold, Silverstone Allen, Watkins Bruce, Suk William A.
Primary Institution: University of Kentucky
Hypothesis
Nutrition should be considered a necessary variable in the study of human disease associated with exposure to environmental pollutants.
Conclusion
Nutritional interventions may provide effective strategies for preventing diseases linked to environmental toxins.
Supporting Evidence
- Certain diets can increase health risks by exposing individuals to environmental pollutants.
- Nutritional status can influence how environmental toxins affect biological processes.
- Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients in fruits and vegetables may offer protection against pollutants.
- Nutritional interventions have shown promise in reducing the toxic burden in individuals.
Takeaway
Eating healthy foods can help protect us from harmful chemicals in the environment.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website