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The human body is comprised of various kinds of cells and by looking at the body from this perspective is the best way to comprehend what free radicals are. The chemical bond of a cell is comprised of various types of molecules that are held together with one or more atom. Atoms are comprised of protons, neutrons, and electrons whereby the total amount of protons that are in the nucleus determine how many electrons will surround them. The role of the electrons is to manage chemical reactions that occur inside the atom as well as the substances that makes the atoms form molecules. Much like planets, electrons revolve around the atom in one or more shells. When two electrons fill the innermost layer it is considered full. Once the second shell is full, the process stats all over again. The most important thing in determining the structural characteristic of an atom is the number of electrons in the outermost shell. Maximum stability is reached when the atom has a full outer shell. This is the ideal condition every atom seeks to attain and is achieved by the following conditions: Picking up or dropping electrons that will either occupy or leave the outer shell Bonding together with other atoms and sharing electrons to complete the outer most shell Atoms very frequently finish this outer shell by sharing electrons with other atoms. This allows the conditions to be satisfied for what is needed to the atom to sustain maximum stability of the molecule. Often, the bonds that the atoms form remain in tact so that maximum stability is maintained. However, when these bonds do tear, the highly unstable free radical is born and swiftly seeks to make itself more stable. The most common way free radicals attack is by finding the closest molecule that is stable and from there they begin the process of stealing electrons. When the molecule that is attacked starts losing the electrons, it becomes a free radical as well. When this process begins, it creates a chain reaction in which the end result is a disruption of a living cell. The process of metabolism is frequently when free radicals occur and sometimes even when fighting off viruses and bacteria. Other producers of free radicals derive from pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation, and pesticides. The body is usually able to fight off free radicals unless it's empty of antioxidants or free radicals production accumulates too much, damage can occur. The older you get the more free radical damage occurs. About the Author: For the past 30 years,Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd has been researching all of the wondrous benefits of the acai berry. He has a detailed acai benefits website where he goes into detail about the best acai berry products on the market today. He also has a acai benefits website that has freeinformation on everything that is related to the acai berry |
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