FREE RADICAL FORMATION
Free radicals are naturally produced as part of normal metabolism and can also be influenced by factors such as environmental exposure, stress, lifestyle, and other conditions.
OXIDATIVE STRESS
When free-radical activity exceeds the body's ability to maintain balance, oxidative stress may occur.
OXIDATIVE CELLULAR DAMAGE
Excessive oxidative activity may affect important components of cells, including proteins, lipids, and cellular structures.
DNA DAMAGE
Oxidative stress can also affect DNA. Because DNA carries the instructions that guide how cells function, maintaining cellular protection is an important part of long-term wellness.
ACCUMULATED CELLULAR CHANGES
Over time, accumulated cellular and genetic changes can influence how cells function.
This is one reason researchers continue to study oxidative stress, cellular protection, healthy aging, and cancer biology.