Sentences with phrase «destructive free radicals»

The problem could result from destructive free radicals, which surge in diabetics because of high blood - sugar levels.

He and his colleagues now view oxidative stress as a prime target, because levels of an important antioxidant and an enzyme that scavenges destructive free radicals are suppressed in mustard victims.

Surplus glucose relentlessly reacts with your body's proteins, causing damaging glycation reactions while fueling the fires of chronic inflammation and inciting the production of destructive free radicals (Basta 2004; Uribarri 2005; Toma 2009).

Antioxidants are an immediate defense line against destructive free radicals which interact with and damage cells.

Upon exposure to the sun's UV rays, retinol compounds break down and produce destructive free radicals that are toxic to cells, damage DNA, and can even cause cancer.

The beet's brilliant scarlet color is a testament to its high levels of beta - carotene, so you also get a large helping of this antioxidant plant pigment, which helps to scavenge destructive free radicals.

To help combat these destructive free radicals and prevent the health problems they can cause, scientific studies for a while now have pointed to the need for more antioxidants.