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an atom or molecule which has at least one electron which is not paired with another electron.
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Highly toxic molecules capable of causing damage in brain and other tissue. Free radicals are common by-products of normal chemical reactions occurring in the body, and are believed to accelerate the progression of age-related and other diseases.
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A molecule that can cause oxidative damage to a cell or tissue. Antioxidants are used to destroy free radicals.
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An unstable compound that can damage healthy cells. Creating free radicals is a normal part of cell function, but systems are also in place to neutralize free radicals before they cause damage.
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An atom or group of atoms with one or more impaired electron. Free radicals are very damaging to DNA and proteins and to the fat in cell membranes where a free radical chain reaction can be started. Antioxidants such as vitamin E and C, selenium, zinc, copper and manganese usually neutralise these free radicals. However, if too many are produced they can cause degenerative diseases such as heart disease and cancer. ...
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