Holistic Wellness for Mind, Body, Soul & Home. Everyone knows that oxygen is essential for all life - the body uses it as it breaks down food and creates energy for cells. But did you know that, as well as being an absolute necessity for good health, its use in the body can also result in the production of certain unwanted by-products, called oxidants. These particles are free radicals - unstable molecules that can damage DNA and cell structure. They cause harm because they are constantly trying to stabilise by attempting to 'steal' electrons from nearby molecules. This, in turn, damages those molecules and makes them unstable too, causing them to also seek out other electrons. And so, a vicious circle is created. Visit our page: https://www.sacredremedy.co.uk/blogs/health-wellbeing/antioxidants-and-free-radicals