date:Aug 06, 2012
ions to occur. Mutations in DNA can then lead to illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, birth defects, etc. Some processes brought about by free radicals are inevitable, such as aging, but others can be prevented. A number of external or environmental factors can also damage DNA such as radiation, environmental pollution, cigarette smoking, and herbicides.
Antioxidants are molecules that prevent these free radicals from harming healthy tissue and are found in fresh foods like vegetables and f