So that, in time, may produce cancerous cells. Not only can free radicals attack convert cells from healthy to cancerous, they can cause blockages in the arteries, cause joint deterioration, and degrade our nervous system, among other degenerative effects. This one of the best article I have read about Antioxidants. Many of our health problems of the last few decades are directly linked to our exposure to vastly increased amounts of free radicals in the environment. Air pollution, tobacco smoke, pesticides, herbicides, excessive radiation, toxic, and chemical-laced food form free radicals, which we inhale or eat.
Antioxidants help control free radicals.
A lot about this on the net, under free radicals and antioxidants. Hope this is a help to you. If you have any more questions, e-mail me. My last three month check up, my breathing test results were up, my muscle testings by computer are up. I am feeling better than I have since mid 1993 when this all started.