Have you heard of the term “free radicals”? Free radicals are formed within the body and are a natural part of your body’s cellular process. However, pag masyadong marami ang free radicals sa katawan, this can be hazardous to your health. Because of this, when you say the term “free radicals” you usually describe cells that are damaged and can endanger your health.

Why free radicals can be dangerous

Free radicals don’t just kill a cell, they can damage the DNA and set off a chain reaction. A free radical can turn another cell into a free radical and overwhelm the body’s natural defense system. Kapag naging tuloy-tuloy ang damage, this can lead to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Fighting off free radicals

Normal cells generally produce a small amount of free radicals. These free radicals are kept under control by antioxidants that the body also produces naturally. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which stops them from creating damage. To help your body fight off these free radicals, get more antioxidants into your body. You can source antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, and doctor-approved supplements. Eat healthy and stay healthy!

Sources:

http://www.cancer.gov/cancerto...
http://www.webmd.com/food-reci...