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Free radicals
We need oxygen to stay alive and burn food for energy. Unfortunately some of the oxygen molecules are damaged during the metabolic processes. These damaged molecules are called free radicals (oxidants) and they can wreak havoc in the body.
Free radicals and chronic disease
We need oxygen to stay alive and burn food for energy. Unfortunately some of the oxygen molecules are damaged during the metabolic processes. These damaged molecules are called free radicals (oxidants) and they can wreak havoc in the body.
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