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Best of Series - The Importance of Mitochondrial Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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DNA Damage in the Mitochondrials

The DNA and the mitochondria are particularly susceptible to damage. The mitochondrial DNA is protected by elaborate proteins called histones that act like a shield around the DNA. Now it doesn't necessarily mean that the DNA in the mitochondria doesn't have repair mechanisms but we still want to be able to maintain as few free radicals generated to help minimize that damage.

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