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JessiccaGetting to know: Free radicals
March 14th 2007 06:17
The word "Free Radicals" seemed to be a hype world these days in the health era, and many may just nod their heads and agree or "oh!" in a horrid look as if they know, and many are still in limbo trying to figure out what is it, although in general you all might know that it is harmful.
So, what are free radicals anyway?
Free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules that have lost one electron and are aggressively looking for a replacement.
Free radicals are formed in the body when we are exposed to tobacco smoke, alcohol, insecticides, radiation and even exposure to sunlight. Other causes are a high-fat diet, deep fried foods or strenous exercise.
In our tissues and organs, metabolic processes constantly occur, including oxygen metabolism. As oxygen and other compounds are broken down to be utilised by the body, molecules become unbalanced, creating "free radicals" or "oxidants".
The coming few articles will show more points about our body's defense army used, which are called "antioxidants"
So, what are free radicals anyway?
Free radicals are formed in the body when we are exposed to tobacco smoke, alcohol, insecticides, radiation and even exposure to sunlight. Other causes are a high-fat diet, deep fried foods or strenous exercise.
In our tissues and organs, metabolic processes constantly occur, including oxygen metabolism. As oxygen and other compounds are broken down to be utilised by the body, molecules become unbalanced, creating "free radicals" or "oxidants".
The coming few articles will show more points about our body's defense army used, which are called "antioxidants"
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Comment by Jessicca
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Hi Ahmed,
Indeed this reminds me on the chemistry classes that I am so bad at... But it's good to know stuffs like these again
Thank you so much for dropping by!
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Looking forward to learning new things in your new series...
*hugs*
Lilla~
Comment by Jessicca
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Thank you so much for dropping by! I will do my best to get them compiled and share with all of you. At the moment I am quite tide up with work and choir practise and by the time I get home I fall asleep reading materials for my BLOG. hahahaha...
Be patient, and good articles will pop out soon.
Have a blessed day
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it's all good in it's own time... I know the feeling as I have a full dance card at the moement too... take your time, your posts are always worth the wait.
Love, light and laughter to you and yours...
Lilla ...
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