free radical
noun
: an especially reactive atom or group of atoms that has one or more unpaired electrons
especially
: one that is produced in the body by natural biological processes or introduced from an outside source (such as tobacco smoke, toxins, or pollutants) and that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA by altering their chemical structure
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Antioxidants—like curcumin—work by binding to and neutralizing free radicals, thus reducing the risk of cellular damage that can lead to disease.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
These molecules react with free radicals, effectively neutralizing them, and there’s generally a balance of both in living organisms.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
This essential nutrient protects against cell-damaging free radicals and supports healthy eyes, skin, immunity, and brain function.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Cannabis also contains antioxidants to help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
These molecules react with free radicals, effectively neutralizing them, and there’s generally a balance of both in living organisms.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
This essential nutrient protects against cell-damaging free radicals and supports healthy eyes, skin, immunity, and brain function.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Cannabis also contains antioxidants to help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Free radical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20radical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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