Low intracellular zinc induces oxidative DNA damage – (01-09-03)



Low intracellular zinc induces oxidative DNA damage

Do I really need to say anymore? Other than the fact that fruits and veggies and whole grains contain lots of zinc. One caution with long term zinc supplementation. Zinc and copper are antagonistic, so make sure you supplement with copper alongside zinc.

PNAS — Abstracts: Ho and Ames 99 (26): 16770

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