When mitochondria begin to break down, they run less efficiently, creating more toxic free radicals. (discovermagazine.com)
Not only do these foods have the dangers mentioned previously, they also contain toxic free radicals formed when the oils break down with heat that can cause oxidative tissue damage throughout the body. (ericbakker.com)
This helps us respond to threats, but also swamps cells with toxic free radicals produced during metabolism. (newscientist.com)