Free radicals damage our cells, our major organs and joints until the body literally is worn down and dies. Its a physiological phenomena that occurs in all living beings. Many research studies exist that link free radicals to cancer, arthritis, hepatitis, diabetes, cardiac disease, immune system disorders, liver failure, kidney failure, allergies, asthma, varicose veins, circulatory problems and stress. We cannot stop the damage that free radicals do to our pets bodies, but we can slow down the speed with which it progresses. By implementing a few inexpensive, not very time consuming, easy changes, you can make noticeable health improvements in your pet.
Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation and scavenge free radicals.
The body produces its own antioxidants to control the formation of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules. They are unstable because of an unpaired electron. Its nature is to be paired. In their search to become stable oxygen molecules again, these free radicals cause cellular breakdown and cellular mutation.