Antioxidants are vital for the physiological functions of our body and are only recently they have become a buzzword as well. However, till now we were talking about the natural sources of antioxidants like fruits, vegetables and herbs however now there are artificial sources of antioxidants available as well. In recent research, scientists have identified an artificial antioxidant TEMPO. This new synthetic antioxidant is claimed to be 100 times more potent than nature's best and is also said to fight free radical activity. Apart from helping prevent skin damage this TEMPO can also slow the onset of Alzheimer's and help boost immunity better among adults. The study was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Antioxidant Could Be The Answer For Treating Lung Diseases Like Cystic Fibrosis

Free radicals are naturally present in the body and are a form of highly reactive molecules. These form natural part of our metabolism, however, when our bodies have too many of these free radical chains, they can create a problem in our body and cause cell damage. They can also cause a lot of diseases and conditions as well. This is where Antioxidants come to play; they are molecules that can safely interact with these extremely reactive free radicals and stop their chain reaction that may cause harm to the body. Best Foods for Clear Skin: 8 Nutrient-Rich Superfoods for Glowing Skin

However, another study done on Free radicals and antioxidants says that 'A balance between free radicals and antioxidants is necessary for proper physiological function. If free radicals overwhelm the body's ability to regulate them, a condition known as oxidative stress ensues. Free radicals thus adversely alter lipids, proteins, and DNA and trigger a number of human diseases. Hence application of an external source of antioxidants can assist in coping this oxidative stress. Synthetic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole have recently been reported to be dangerous for human health. Thus, the search for effective, nontoxic natural compounds with antioxidative activity has been intensified in recent years.'

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