The whole world is talking about sustainability, but what about our body’s own recycling of valuable vitamins and minerals? After all, these are essential in supporting our immune system and fighting harmful free radicals. In our article, you’ll learn more about the world of antioxidants and why active hydrogen is the secret star among these diligent helpers.
\nIf you search the web for antioxidants, another term automatically keeps appearing as well: so-called free radicals. It almost seems as if antioxidants and free radicals are symbiotically linked—and that impression is not misleading, because from a biochemical perspective the topic is highly interconnected. But one thing at a time! First, it is important to know what free radicals actually are.
The word already gives it away: they are extremely aggressive oxygen-containing molecules that like to attack our cells and can render them unable to function. Since free radicals also lack an electron in their chemical structure, they are unfortunately extremely unstable. Their goal? The aggressive search for a suitable electron in order to become complete again. And what target could be more tempting than intact molecules such as DNA proteins or the cell membrane! This ruthlessness not only happens at lightning speed, but also without regard for the consequences, so that the robbed and previously intact molecule itself becomes a free radical… after all, it now lacks an electron too. The result is a dangerous chain reaction that can cause immense damage in our body.
\nIf this kind of electron theft—also known as oxidation—accumulates, oxidative stress inevitably develops in our body. The word already suggests it: our body comes under attack, and many health complaints can arise. In addition to gray, dull skin, weak veins, and joint problems, reduced vision or high blood pressure can also be signs of too many free radicals in the body. To prevent things from getting that far in the first place, antioxidants can provide helpful support to the body.
They are not called radical scavengers for nothing, because these intelligent little helpers can interrupt the nasty chain reactions triggered by free radicals extremely effectively! After so much concentrated biochemical knowledge, the question now arises: where can antioxidants be found, and how do free radicals develop?
\nChristian Morgenstern
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