[2] There are a number of naturally occurring anti-mutagens that show their efficient action.
[3][4][5] Nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are examples of micronutrients that are necessary for the proper maintenance of metabolism homeostasis in humans and other species.
Micronutrients are also pointed to perform a role in genome stability acting as potential antimutagenic agents [6](see the examples below): Sunscreens are products commonly known by their capacity of protecting skin against sunburns.
[8] As UV light can cause mutations by DNA damaging, sunscreen is considered an antimutagenic compound as it blocks the action of the UV light to induce mutagenesis in cells, basically the sunscreen inhibit the penetration of the mutagen.
[9] These genes have the function of protecting cells against tumor-like behaviour, such as higher proliferative rates and unlimited growth.