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The single greatest contributor to DNA damage is oxidative stress. For example: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/19/11664 https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/19
by FollowingTheDao 2y ago
The single greatest contributor to DNA damage is oxidative stress.
For example: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/19/11664 https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/19/11664
- exceptione 2y agoHoeijmakers mentions that. Fasting activates anti-oxidants. For example, in the Netherlands hospitals are starting to experiment with fasting before a surgery. During surgery arteries arteries are opened, bringing blood in contact with oxygen. With pre activated anti-oxidants damage will be minimized, helping with recovery.