free radicals

?What are free radicals

Free radicals are single and free electrons that circulate in the space of an
atom's envelope or molecule. These molecules contribute to linking
atoms with each other, where they are attracted to each other and
.attract atoms as well

When the oxygen molecules divide and become single, they in turn turn
into unstable free radicals and search for themselves for other molecules
.that bond with them. This research process is called oxidative stress

The danger of oxidative stress is that the free oxygen atoms reach the
genetic material in the cells (DNA), affecting their structure and causing a
mutation in the cell, which in turn turns into sick cells or cancerous
.malignant cells

Free radicals are formed

Root formation requires the breaking of a bond in a similar way, and this
requires a large amount of energy. When the hydrogen molecule splits 2
H to 2H • it has a temperature of ΔH ° of + 435 kJ / mol. This temperature
is known as symmetric dissociation energy and is often abbreviated to
.°DH
?How does free radicals affect health

With the passage of time, the body loses its ability to fight the effects of
free radicals, multiplying in it and increasing the oxidative stress, and thus
.there is more damage to the cells, which leads to degenerative processes
Several studies and theories have linked the process of oxidative stress
-:caused by free radicals to the following diseases

Central nervous system diseases, such as Alzheimer's -1

Cardiovascular diseases-2
Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, such as cancer and -3
.rheumatoid arthritis
Age-related cataracts and low vision-4
Appearance changes related to age, wrinkles, graying, loss of skin
-elasticity, hair loss and hair loss. -5
Diabetes -6
Genetic degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease. -7

Factors that accelerate the production of free radicals

In addition to the previously mentioned explanation about the fact that

age leads to the production of free radicals, however there are some
factors that relate to the quality of life and its quality and are reflected on
:the speed of production of free radicals as well
Exposure to toxic chemicals: insecticides, strong detergents

Smoking-1

Alcohol-2

Fried foods-3

These factors are also associated with cancer, heart, and diabetes, which
.also confirm their relationship to oxidative stress

Antioxidants fight free radicals

Antioxidants are chemicals that reduce or prevent the effects of free

radicals, as they can donate an electron from them without turning into a
free radical that can be reacted, which makes them give an electron to
.the free radical and stop interacting
Note:- all antioxidants are suitable for all free radicals, that is, they are
not able to affect them, as each of them has different chemical
.properties, but it is always useful to maintain a diet rich in antioxidants
Combustion

Combustion is one of the most common reactions of free radicals. For a

fire to occur, the strong covalent bond of oxygen must be broken (O = O)
in order to produce from it the free radicals of oxygen that then react
strongly

Aging and cancer

Free radicals enter rapid oxidation reactions with food or organism cell
components to produce abnormal compounds that are responsible for
.stimulating cancer cells in the body of the organism