DNA Damage

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Foods That May Help

Foods linked to DNA Damage in the research literature.

Green TeaProtects against
A single cup boosts initiating DNA repair enzyme within one hour; 2 cups/day for a week boosts it more; within 4 weeks improves DNA resistance to free radical damage
Source: How Not to Age
BroccoliProtects against
One stalk a day
Significantly reduces DNA damage from cigarette smoke
Source: How Not to Age
Brussels SproutsProtects against
Two cups a day steamed within six days
Source: How Not to Age
BlueberriesProtects against
Two cups of defrosted frozen blueberries
Significantly reduced DNA damage within an hour but protective effect was transient
Source: How Not to Age
Tomato PasteProtects against
Five teaspoons a day within two weeks
Source: How Not to Age
SpinachProtects against
Three-quarters cup microwaved frozen spinach or four daily teaspoons spinach powder within 2-3 weeks
Source: How Not to Age
WatercressProtects against
A single serving within two hours
Source: How Not to Age
KiwifruitProtects against
Eight kiwifruit within four hours or one a day for three weeks
Source: How Not to Age
NutsProtects against
One daily ounce of mixed walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts within twelve weeks
Source: How Not to Age
TurmericProtects against
A tenth of a teaspoon of cooked turmeric for one week; an eighth of a teaspoon daily cut DNA damage by 55%
Led the pack in DNA protection among spices tested
Source: How Not to Age
RosemaryProtects against
About two teaspoons a day for one week
Source: How Not to Age
SageProtects against
About two teaspoons a day for one week
Source: How Not to Age
AmlaProtects against
A daily quarter teaspoon of dried Indian gooseberry powder
Source: How Not to Age
CuminProtects against
One and a half teaspoons per day for one week
Source: How Not to Age
GingerProtects against
One and a half teaspoons of ginger powder a day for a week
Oxidative stress-induced DNA damage dropped about 25%
Source: How Not to Age
OreganoProtects against
At the highest dose, oregano reduced chromosome damage from radioactive iodine by 70 percent. Researchers concluded oregano may act as a potent radioprotective agent.
Source: How Not to Die
TempehProtects against
Fumes from frying tempeh caused no detectable DNA changes, unlike bacon and burger fumes. Fried tempeh itself caused 45x fewer mutations than beef and 346x fewer than bacon.
Source: How Not to Die
Lemon BalmProtects against
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduced oxidative status and DNA damage in subjects exposed to long-term low-dose ionizing radiation.
Source: How Not to Die
Orange JuiceProtects against
Orange juice supplementation showed a DNA-protective effect.
Source: How Not to Die

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to DNA Damage in the research.

ZingeroneProtects against
Zingerone, a compound in ginger, showed protective effect against radiation-induced genetic damage and apoptosis in human lymphocytes.
Source: How Not to Die

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to DNA Damage.

Ginseng
Four months of American ginseng caused uptick in DNA damage from less than a quarter teaspoon a day
Source: How Not to Age

Recipes That May Help

Sources

How Not to Age
How Not to Die
Young Forever