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What is free radicals in the body. Their function and role against disease.
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Free radicals are free molecules in the body that can damage the cells. They are responsible for various diseases in the body. To reduce the bad effects of free radicals in the body, you should increase the intake of antioxidants. The antioxidants are believed to help protect the body from free-radical damage.
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