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What constitutes the complex framework of an antioxidant network, and how do its components interact to neutralize oxidative stress?
A free radical is an atom with an unpaired electron and could create a lot of damage inside the body. While an antioxidant is an atom that has a paired electron, it's stable and balanced and it also donates one of its electrons to make the free radical stable.
Examples of Free Radicals and Oxidants:
• Iron – In some of the enriched food
• Radiation
• Sugar – Large quantities of sugar destroy the body
• Chemicals / Pollution / Smoking
• Vegetable Oils – It can act as an oxidant and create free radicals
Antioxidants:
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Zinc – Oysters, Seafood, Lobster
• Selenium – Brazil nuts
• Vitamin B1 – Leafy Greens
• Lipoic acid – it’s a fat-soluble and has the ability to penetrate into the cell and protect the cells at different locations
• Uric acid – help clean out damage from various things
Last updated: Sep 09, 2024 15:57 PM