Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Free Radical
Definition: As the body uses oxygen, these by-products cause oxidative damage to the cells of the body. Free radicals come from smoking, pollution, poisons, fried foods, and as a by-product of normal metabolism. Free radical damage is associated with an increased risk of many chronic diseases. "Antioxidants" such as vitamin C, carotenes and vitamin E reduce the damage caused by free radicals.
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