Abstract

A BRIEF POSTULATION O FREE RADICALS AND ANTIOXIDANTS

*Dr. Poonam Padmesh Patil and Dr. Sushma Arjun Patil

Abstract

Free radicals are atoms or molecules with an unpaired electron, making them highly reactive. They are generated naturally during metabolic processes like respiration and energy production in mitochondria. External factors such as pollution, UV radiation, and smoking can also increase free radical production. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells in the body, contributing to aging and various diseases. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize free radicals by donating an electron, thus preventing or reducing cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. They play a vital role in maintaining health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Understanding their role in health is essential to promote better well-being.

Keywords: Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Oxidative Stress, Chronic Diseases.