What are free radicals and antioxidants?
Oxygen is essential for life, but can be very damaging to our cells when in its super reactive “free radical” form. Free radicals evolve from faulty metabolism, unhealthy diets, environmental pollution, tobacco smoke, stress, certain chemicals and drugs, radiation and other sources. They attack all cells and stimulate aging and the development of all degenerative diseases. Normally, our cells are shielded from free radical damage by protective enzymes and antioxidant nutrients. The antioxidants react with free radicals, protecting our bodies against disease and degeneration.
