Note.. just came across this study on EGCG and the p53 protein that acts as a binder against damaged DNA. p53 is the "guardian of the genome" and is ACTIVATED by Zinc (in reasonable RDA amounts, based upon age)..
The EGCG would obviously act as a Zinc ionophore, enabling higher levels of Zinc to enter the cells..
Note.. just came across this study on EGCG and the p53 protein that acts as a binder against damaged DNA. p53 is the "guardian of the genome" and is ACTIVATED by Zinc (in reasonable RDA amounts, based upon age)..
The EGCG would obviously act as a Zinc ionophore, enabling higher levels of Zinc to enter the cells..
Makes sense, doesn't it?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9043292/#:~:text=Thus%2C%20zinc%20functions%20to%20stabilize,its%20local%20DNA%2Drecognizing%20elements.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210212094113.htm#:~:text=02%2F210212094113.htm-,An%20antioxidant%20found%20in%20green%20tea%20may%20increase%20levels%20of,damage%20or%20destroy%20cancerous%20cells.