Radicals

... metabolism, and thus most birds live considerably longer than most mammals of similar size. This is due to mutations in the genes that negate free radicals or other such metabolical by-products. It seems that both mammals and birds have the "tools" required for fixing most of the mutations ...

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It is also good to read about the free-radicals that were found to be associated with increased rate of human aging. For an instance, hydrogen peroxide that is commonly present inside our cells has a high oxidative property and they are also ...

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Im not understanding these questions : why is Vitamin A added to 2% milk and skim milk but not whole milk ? wat are the possible links of free radicals and antioxidants to cancer and other disorders?

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... ascorbate's primary role is donate electrons to neutralize reactive species of oxygen including superoxide (to H2O2) and hydroxyl free radicals (to H2O). When ascorbate acts as a scavenger (by donating an electron to a free radical), ascorbate is oxidized in the process to the ascorbate ...

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... of antioxidants in the body can lead to heart failure. From what I learned, the idea behind antioxidants is that they react with free radicals, which are harmful to the body. The antioxidants themselves become oxidized while reducing other species. Too much antioxidants can be thought ...

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