Understanding Oxidative Stress (and How to Counteract It)
We all age, but how we age depends largely on what happens at the cellular level. One key factor influencing this process is something called oxidative stress. This is a natural but potentially harmful process that occurs in every cell of your body. Think of oxidative stress as your body slowly “rusting” from the inside out. It’s a balance game between free radicals and antioxidants, and when that balance tips too far, damage begins to accumulate. This is affecting everything from your skin and energy levels to your risk of chronic disease. What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress happens when your body produces more free radicals (unstable molecules created during metabolism, exercise, or exposure to toxins) than your system can neutralize with antioxidants. A certain level of oxidative stress...
