03/09/2026
Oxidation, free radicals and antioxidants - how are they connected?? 🤔🌈
Oxidation is a normal and necessary process that takes place in your body. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, occurs when there’s an imbalance between free radical activity and antioxidant activity. When functioning properly, free radicals can help fight off pathogens, and that is a good thing. The problems come when the system is out of balance.
When there are more free radicals present than can be kept in balance by antioxidants, the free radicals can start doing damage to fatty tissue, DNA, and proteins in your body. Proteins, lipids, and DNA make up a large part of your body, so that damage can lead to a vast number of serious diseases over time.
Oxidative stress also contributes to ageing ‼️
It’s impossible to completely avoid free radical exposure and oxidative stress. However, there are things you can do to minimize the effects of oxidative stress on your body. The main thing you can do is to increase your levels of antioxidants and decrease your formation of free radicals.
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I love to use it on my skin, as a carrier oil and for my skin care, but its amazing benefits cover a wider variety of uses. It’s also filled with possibilities for culinary use. Why not add a few drops to your favorite salad dressing and give your nutrition an extra boost!