Alamin Hossain

Free radicals (also known as ROS “Reactive Oxygen Species”) can cause severe damage to the cellular system in our body. It may cause damage to macromolecules, DNA and proteins. This led to cause a variety of diseases, especially cancer and heart disease.

indicated that a man who smoke are likely to have lower levels of antioxidants compared to non-smoker. In simple words, smokers have more risk of cancer.

Lung Diseases

Free radicals also give effects to the respiratory system. Free radicals may come from the endogenous factors as well as via the body exposure to air pollution, cigarette smoke and many more.

Recent findings indicate that free radicals might be involved in the development of pulmonary disorders such as asthma. Antioxidants have been seen to lower the development of asthmatic symptoms.

Neural Disorders

Free radicals may damage nerves and brain system. It can cause the neural tissue to be exposed to oxidative damage. This happens when the brain receives an imbalance high percentage of oxygen and has large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are highly susceptible to oxidation and oxidative damage. Some of the diseases that may happen are Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Dementia (memory loss).

Cataracts

Cataracts happen when there is a damage to the lens protein which is caused by free radicals. This led to unclearness (opacity) of the lens. Studies show that the formation of cataract can be slowed with the regular intake of supplemental antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and carotenoids.

Finally, studies also show that the low antioxidant level in the blood may cause other types of diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and many more.

Thus, it is important to change your lifestyle and dietary so that it may help to reduce oxidative stress. There are a lot of things you can do such as exercise regularly, adopt a balanced diet (rich in fruits and vegetables), and maintaining a healthy body weight.

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