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What is oxidative stress? Why should I measure it in my body?
Oxidative stress is the damage caused to our body through the increased production of free radicals. This damage is caused through the oxidation process. Oxidation is a normal process for the human body and is carried out through the oxygen we breathe. During oxidation, substances called free radicals are produced. Free radicals are produced during the normal functioning of our body, such as when food is metabolized, when we exercise, etc. These substances are necessary for neutralizing and combating pathogenic viruses and microbes that invade our body, protecting our immune system. Under normal conditions, once free radicals have done their job, they are destroyed by the antioxidant mechanisms of our body.
However, this does not happen when our immune system is low and weakened due to: