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    1. Soy milk contains phenylalanine which can trigger phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder caused by flawed genes needed to break down phenylalanine. 2. Red wine contains ethanol, which can cause congenital heart disease if a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. 3. Diet sodas containing aspartame can trigger phenylketonuria in those with the disorder since aspartame contains phenylalanine.

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    1. Soy milk contains phenylalanine which can trigger phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder caused by flawed genes needed to break down phenylalanine. 2. Red wine contains ethanol, which can cause congenital heart disease if a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. 3. Diet sodas containing aspartame can trigger phenylketonuria in those with the disorder since aspartame contains phenylalanine.

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    1. Soy milk contains phenylalanine which can trigger phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder caused by flawed genes needed to break down phenylalanine. 2. Red wine contains ethanol, which can cause congenital heart disease if a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. 3. Diet sodas containing aspartame can trigger phenylketonuria in those with the disorder since aspartame contains phenylalanine.

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    1. Soy milk contains phenylalanine which can trigger phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder caused by flawed genes needed to break down phenylalanine. 2. Red wine contains ethanol, which can cause congenital heart disease if a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. 3. Diet sodas containing aspartame can trigger phenylketonuria in those with the disorder since aspartame contains phenylalanine.

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    Products With Substances That Can Trigger Genetic

    Disorders

    1.) Phenylalanine
    -Soy Milk
    Milk is a liquid that comes from a mammary gland of an animal, it
    is also used to make cheese by the process of fermenting it.
    There are different types of milk that can be found throughout the
    world, one of which is soy milk. Soy milk comes from whole soy
    beans that is very close to the contents of a cow’s milk. You can
    make soymilk by grinding and boiling soy beans. It contains
    necessary amino acid called Phenylalanine, which can be found
    in plant/animal foods. A genetic disorder that a person can get
    from it is Phenylketonuria, that can be inherited from the parent.
    PKU is caused by flawed genes that are needed to create
    proteins that could breakdown intakes of Phenylalanine.
    2.) Ethanol
    - Red Wine
    Wine is an alcoholic drink that is mostly from fermented grape
    juice or grains that is used as a beverage. It has different varieties
    like white, red, and grape wine. Wines has an ingredient that can
    cause genetic disorders, which is ethanol. Red wines specifically
    contain a pure percentage of ethanol. Ethanol has no color and is
    used for alcoholic drinks such as wines, beer, etc. It usually gives
    the strong, pungent taste in high percentage of alcoholic drinks.
    The genetic disorder that a person can get from this is congenital
    heart disease. Congenital heart diseases usually come from the
    abnormal development of heart. It may come from the parent who
    may have drank alcohol while pregnant or took drugs that contain
    ethanol.

    3.) Aspartame
    -Diet Sodas
    Diet sodas is a mixture of carbonated water and natural
    sweeteners, it also sometimes contains food coloring and
    vitamins. It is commonly drank by men and women around the
    world in replacement for regular sodas. Diet sodas has aspartame
    that could potentially cause a genetic disease called
    Phenylketonuria. Aspartame is used as an artificial sweetener for
    foods, beverages and sometimes even on medicine.
    Phenylalanine is part of aspartame, thus makes it impossible for
    people with PKU to breakdown or metabolize it.
    4.) Vicine and Convicine
    -Faba beans
    Faba beans are major legume seed that is consumed worldwide.
    It has nutrients that may have benefits that helps lower
    cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It’s commonly used in
    making falafel, and different sauces. Although faba beans have
    benefits, it also has a component called vicine and convicine that
    could cause a genetic disorder. Vicine and convicine is
    metabolized in the body as oxidizing agents that could disrupt the
    red cell wall. A genetic disorder that can be inherited is the G6PD
    deficiency. The G6PD deficiency happens when the body doesn’t
    have enough enzymes that helps the red blood cells to work.
    5.) Hallucinogens (myristicin)
    -Nutmeg
    Nutmeg is a ground spice found in a tropical tree, it is usually
    color brown and used as a spice for food. It has been banned as
    a food additive by FDA because it contains safrole, that can
    cause cancer. A substance that is found in nutmeg that could
    cause a genetic disorder is myristicin, which is a type of
    hallucinogen. Myristicin can cause a person to hallucinate if
    consumed in large doses. It could cause you to hallucinate for 1-2
    days. A genetic disorder that hallucinogens can cause is
    schizophrenia. The illness can usually take charge or show when
    the child is growing. Taking hallucinogens like nutmeg can
    ultimately trigger and make the progress of the illness faster.
    References
    1. Author: Zeratsky, Katherine (2020)
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-
    answers/phenylalanine/faq-20058361
    2. Author: Robinson A., Fridovich-Keil J.
    https://www.britannica.com/science/human-genetic-disease/Genetic-damage-from-
    environmental-agents
    3. Author: The Editors Of Encyclopaedia Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/science/ethanol
    4. Chemical Safety Facts (2021)
    https://www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org/ethanol/#:~:text=Ethanol%2C%20also%20called
    %20alcohol%2C%20ethyl,like%20beer%2C%20wine%20or%20brandy
    5. American Cancer Society (2018)
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/aspartame.html
    6. Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company (2017)
    https://www.healthline.com/health/aspartame-side-effects
    7. Food Insight (2020)
    https://foodinsight.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-aspartame/
    8. National Center for Biotechnology Information (2018)
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532498/
    9. Ben-Joseph, Elana Pearl (2018)
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/g6pd.html#:~:text=G6PD%20deficiency%20is%20a
    %20genetic,blood%20that%20could%20harm%20them
    10. Health Topics (2019)
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324181#summary

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