✱ Cellular Health · 6 min read
The Role of Antioxidants in Cellular Biology
Reactive oxygen species are not purely harmful. A balanced view of oxidative stress.
CelebrityRx Editorial Team ·
Reactive oxygen species
ROS are by-products of metabolism that also serve as signaling molecules.
Endogenous defenses
Enzymes and molecules like glutathione keep ROS in balance.
Supplement caution
Large trials of high-dose antioxidant supplements have generally not shown disease prevention, and some showed harm.
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