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How nutrition works

DNA synthesis

Which nutrients contribute to normal DNA synthesis.

The genetic material has to be copied before every cell division. Some nutrients contribute to normal DNA synthesis according to EU health claims. Here you find them – with evidence level and sources.

Nutrients & foods

  • Evidence: strong

    Zinc

    • Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis. [1]

      Authorised EU claim

Sources

  1. 01European Commission · 2012Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and healthOpen source