Oxidative Stress – What is it?
What is Oxidative Stress?
- Reactive oxygen species are byproducts of normal metabolism
- Low levels play important roles in the regulation of metabolism
- Can react with and damage a wide range of biomolecules including DNA, proteins and lipids
- Oxidative stress is a condition wherein reactive oxygens are produced faster than they are neutralized by the body’s natural protective mechanisms
- Moderate amounts are important regulatory mediators in cell signaling processes
- This physiologic mechanism drives vital cellular functions
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