Docosadienoic Acid (22:2): One Research-Backed Side-Effect
Docosadienoic acid is a strong inhibitor of both DNA polymerases and topoisomerases, wich are essential enzymes that we need for synthesizing DNA.
Docosadienoic acid is a polyunsaturated conjugated fatty acid.
In this article, we list claims of potential benefits and/or side-effects of docosadienoic acid (22:2) that we have found research on. Every claim is listed with all of its sources. We get these claims from our Nutrition Tool.
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Research-Backed Side-Effects Of Docosadienoic Acid (22:2)
These are some of the potential research-backed side-effects of docosadienoic acid (22:2).
1. DNA Synthesis
Docosadienoic Acid (22:2) - DNA Synthesis
About this claim
DNA is synthesized by all living things. There are nutrients that might interfere in the process of DNA synthesization in various ways.
Research sources for this claim
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