The difficulty with an unconnected, or unpaired electron, is that it is very reactive.
Free radicals can be very dangerous to our body's cells if they combine with certain chemicals.
Fortunately, our bodies have automatic support systems to prevent all kinds of negative reactions, such as those I mentioned in the last article . That is why understanding what factors promote oxidation is important. Oxidation factors can be categorized in three ways. Those found in foods, those in our environment, and those resulting from body stress. I must stress how important it is to avoid, or reduce your intake of, foods that promote oxidation.