Affects Of Oxidative Stress
What Is Oxidative Stress (OC)? Oxidative Stress is a physiological imbalance in our bodies that creates free radicals and can potentially harm our body’s defense system. Oxidative stress is associated with an increase of reactive oxidative species, better known as oxy-radicals, peroxides and free radicals and/or a significant decrease in the capability of the body’s antioxidant defense systems. These antioxidant defenses include the natural production and presence of glutathione. When your body loses the ability to effectively protect itself- at a cellular level- from free radicals and peroxides by having a sufficient and effective supply of antioxidants to neutralize them, the resulting condition is oxidative stress.
Circumstances That Create Oxidative Stress
- when our cells use glucose to make energy
- when the immune system is fighting off bacteria and creating inflammation
- when our bodies detoxify pollutants, pesticides, and cigarette smoke
Symptoms Of Oxidative Stress
- Wrinkles and grey hair
- Decreased eye sight
- Headaches and sensitivity to noise
- Susceptibility to infections
- Fatigue
- Memory loss and/or brain fog
- Muscle and/or joint pain
Ways To Reduce Stress
- Journaling
- Watching a funny show
- Taking a walk
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Talking with a friend
- Enjoying nature
How To Fight Free Radicals
- Chemical cleaning supplies
- Chlorinated water that you drink, shower in or swim in
- Alcohol
- Pesticides in your food
- Radiation exposure
- Psychological and emotional stress
- Toxic chemical compounds and pollutants in your body
- Hydrogenated fats
- All kinds of pollution , including air, water, and food
- Oils that have been heated to very high temperatures
- Cigarette smoke, directly inhaled or secondhand
- Dehydration
- Too much sugar
- Too much animal protein in your diet
- Geophysical stress like living near power lines or waste dumps
- Microbial imbalance, including bacterial, fungal and viral infections
- Preservatives in your food
- Drugs (over the counter and prescription)
- Artificial food colorings and flavorings
Plastics and phthalates