It would be fair to say that a good part of aging is a result of continuous free radicals attacking the cells of the body. The constant battering of cell membranes and cell DNA by free radicals damage the body, and the body cannot repair itself fast enough. as rancid fats and proteins build up in our tissues, our cells become overwhelmed and start to self-destruct.
Have you ever noticed that an older person smells different than a younger person? It's not uncommon to compare aging with going rancid from the inside out as our fats go stale and proteins become malformed.
Yes, the buildup of oxidized fats and malformed proteins in the body generates an aroma that no deodorant or mouthwash can eliminate.
What causes this non-stop build-up of rancid fats and denatured proteins within us? FREE RADICALS and they can come from a variety of sources.
1. Normal metabolism {burning glucose for fuel by our tissues}
2. Foods and beverages.
3. Oxygen and atmospheric pollutants.
Free radicals are electrically charged molecules that attack your cells, tearing through cellular membranes to react and create havoc with the nucleic acids, proteins, and enzymes inside.
Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells, causing illness and aging.
Oxidative stress is the term that aptly describes the stress caused in the body by oxidation. Like oxygen rusts steel or air browns sliced fruit, free-radical damage occurs in your body through the natural process of metabolizing the oxygen you breathe.
Free radicals are a by-product, like car exhaust, that occurs as your body creates energy from oxygen. These free radicals stress (or create damage to) your cells, mitochondria and DNA. While free radicals are a normal part of the energy-generating process, when too many of them overwhelm your body’s ability to use them, oxidative stress occurs.
Oxidative stress is an underlying (preventable) cause of many illnesses and diseases. It damages tissues, cells and causes chronic disease if not held in check. The good news is… because free radical damage is largely self-inflicted, a few lifestyle changes can do wonders to protect your body, reverse the damage and prevent future oxidative stress and free-radicals from diminishing your health and wellness.
check back to read more information on this topic.
0 Comments