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Exposure to toxins can affect a cell's homeostasis and energy production. Cells exposed to toxins will most likely-

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When toxins damage your enzymes, they prevent the production of hemoglobin in your blood, which can accelerate aging. It also can lead to the failure of energy production and lower your protection against oxidated stress. Failure of these normal body functions increases your risk of diseases like: Cancer.

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Toxins modify gene expression. Our genes switch off and on to adapt to changes in our bodies and the outer environment. But many toxins activate or suppress our genes in undesirable ways. Toxins damage cell membranes so they don't respond properly.

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