More Facts About DNA Protection Formula
Endogenous and environmental factors can affect your DNA.
Fortunately, there are ways to support your healthy defenses against
these environmental toxins through nutritional supplementation. We’ve
reformulated our original DNA Protection Formula to include XanthoForce™
(xanthohumol).
Xanthohumol is a flavonoid derived from the hops plant commonly used
in brewing beer. In clinical and preclinical studies, xanthohumol has
been shown to help protect DNA from damage, a major part of maintaining
healthy cellular function and cell division.1-3
Chlorophyllin
Clinical and preclinical studies show that chlorophyllin binds to
certain dietary and environmental toxins, inhibiting their potential
stress on vulnerable DNA.4-8 Chlorophyllin also supports your
body’s natural antioxidant defense against toxins and promotes healthy
expression of the protective p53 gene, which partially encourages cell
reproduction.8-10
Zinc
The essential mineral zinc supports a wide range of biochemical and
immunological functions, including maintenance of DNA and helping
support cellular antioxidant defenses.11 A study in women found that zinc supplementation helped protect from DNA strand breaks, thus stabilizing genetic expression.12
Another study in men found a modest increase in dietary zinc from 6 mg
per day to 10 mg per day led to optimal support for DNA strand
breakage.13 In a placebo-controlled trial in older adults
with low zinc status, those given zinc supplements helped support
oxidative stress levels and decreased damage to telomeres—the tips of
DNA strands that help support chromosomes—after 12 weeks.14
Watercress
Our formula also includes watercress extract. Watercress is a leafy
green vegetable that protects DNA from oxidative stress and has many
potential health benefits.15,16 Two randomized crossover studies found adding this cruciferous vegetable to the diet helps support DNA.17,18