Damaged DNA is associated with general illnesses and cancer and there is strong evidence that vitamins and minerals are required for DNA synthesis, which is constantly happening as our cells die and are replaced.
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the function, repair, expression and ageing of our DNA. A nutrient rich diet is required to help protect and care for our DNA, prevent oxidative damage to DNA and for the maintenance of DNA. Nutrition can have a very positive effect in boosting our immunity and therefore limiting our susceptibility to infections. Various antioxidants and trace elements have important roles to play and we need to have the right balance of these compound in our diet.
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