I use vitamin E whenever I eat at a restaurant or any other meal containing a dose of unsaturated fat as a strategy to protect myself from
the increased free radical oxidation these fats cause.
Not exact matches
Meanwhile, fish oil, which does not have astaxanthin, is more prone to
oxidation, leading to the formation of
free radicals, and
increasing your need for antioxidants.
Oxidation is a natural chemical reaction in the body which produces
free radicals that damage cells,
increasing the risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and arthritis.
Additionally, more recent research shows that
oxidation of LDL by substances called
free radicals increases the risk of cardiovascular illness [19].
This
oxidation causes dangerous
free radicals to form, which can cause significant damage in your cells and
increase your risk of heart disease by damaging the inner lining of your blood vessels.