Herb Woolf

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Articles

DNA Damage Protection from Supplemental Carotenoid Mixture Intake

June 14, 2007

Protection and repair of DNA may have considerable relevance to degenerative processes and ultimately to human health.1 Oxidative stress refers to the damage to cells and tissues caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) created partly as a consequence of normal metabolism. This can cause DNA to become oxidized and possibly impair its ability to function normally.2