DNA Repair Nutrients

Folate prevents and protects DNA from damage; its name derives from its plant sources (foliage). DNA repair capacity is directly linked to how fast a person ages. Vitamin B3 is required for DNA repair and is depleted by alcohol, sugar, and excessive corn consumption. Corn consumption has increased threefold since the 1970s; because corn-heavy diets deplete vitamin B3, this trend has direct implications for accelerated aging at the population level. Zinc supports DNA repair and is found in shellfish, seafood, sea kelp, and oysters. DHA (omega-3) is required for DNA repair and is obtained from salmon, sardines, and cod liver oil.