MidLife
DNA and RNA
Every cell in the body has a genetic code in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). As we age, the normal wear and tear that damages the DNA is less able to be repaired than in youth. The effect of damaged DNA and the decreased ability to repair it, mounts up over time. One theory of aging says that the build up of damaged DNA damage causes aging.
Because RNA works with DNA in making cell proteins, you may find anti-aging dietary supplements that market both DNA and RNA. The problem is that these nucleic acids cannot withstand the digestive process. So pill forms of these substances do not work well. The enzymes that break down food, also breaks down the RNA and DNA. This leaves no RNA or DNA to get to the cells.
