Free Radical Scavengers

Free radical scavengers are molecules that can capture and neutralize free radicals, which can damage our cells and contribute to aging and diseases like cancer and heart disease. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules formed naturally in the body, as by-products of metabolic processes or by external sources like cigarette smoke, UV radiation, and air pollution. Scavenging these molecules can prevent them from initiating and perpetuating damaging chain reactions in our cells. By neutralizing the free radicals, the scavenging molecules can improve our health and help slow down aging. Free radical scavengers can be found naturally in our diets through consumption of antioxidant-rich foods like berries, nuts, and dark chocolate, as well as synthetically in over-the-counter supplements.