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SOURSOP - AN EXCELLENT ANTIOXIDANT

What is Oxidation ?
Oxidation is a chemical process where molecules lose electrons, often resulting in the formation of unstable Free Radicals. To get stabilized, these free radicals further snatch electrons from the nearby healthy cells, making them unstable. It's a chain reaction, making the cell and its ingredients unstable, resulting in cell damage. 

What are Antioxidants ?
Antioxidants are the substances that donate electrons to Free Radicals, making them stable, preventing probable cell damage. 

Oxidative Stress Condition is the tug of war between oxidation-causing agents and antioxidants for electrons. This is a condition when there is an imbalance between the amount of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Antioxidants. Increasing scientific evidence is concerning, as it suggests that ROS and Oxidative Stress play crucial roles in developing chronic diseases like pathogenesis, such as Cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. 

The body deals with Oxidation causing Factors by producing Endogenous Enzymatic Antioxidants such as Superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and non enzymatic antioxidants to stabilize Free Radicals and prevent Oxidative Damage.   

Alternatively, Exogenous Antioxidants can be obtained from dietary sources. Metabolic compounds found in plants like,  Polyphenols and Flavonoids play an important role in scavenging free radicals because of their potential to neutralize the Harmful Free Radicals. 

Soursop is loaded with plenty of antioxidants that help eliminate Harmful Free Radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like Cancer. 

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