Nucleic Acid Bases

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Description

Nucleic Acid Bases are compounds that form the underlying structure of Nucleic Acids.

 

Health Benefits of Dietary Nucleic Acid Bases

Aging and Life Extension

 Dietary Nucleic Acid Bases may possess Life Extension potential: 

 When animal diets contain no Nucleic Acid bases their life span is decreased.

 

Immune System

 Dietary Nucleic Acid Bases may stimulate the Immune System: 

 When animals receive diets that contain no Nucleic Acid Bases, their susceptibility to Bacterial & Viral Diseases increases and their Immune Systems become suppressed.

 

Types of Nucleic Acid Bases

 Purines

 Pyrimidines

 

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