The following external factors also trigger the production of free radicals in the body:
• Pollution
• Sunlight
• Smoking
• Alcohol
This means we are exposed to more free radicals than ever before.
What Are Free Radicals ?
Free radicals are molecules that are produced when our bodies react with oxygen. They react with other molecules within cells and can damage their proteins, membranes and genes. The damage caused can lead to the onset of disease, in particular Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer. It also contributes to the ageing of our bodies.
The following external factors also trigger the production of free radicals in the body:
• Pollution
• Sunlight
• Smoking
• Alcohol
This means we are exposed to more free radicals than ever before.
The following external factors also trigger the production of free radicals in the body:
• Pollution
• Sunlight
• Smoking
• Alcohol
This means we are exposed to more free radicals than ever before.