"Under metabolic stress conditions, enzymes can be affected to produce a more harmful state than what was initially there... you can bring them to a different state that is less dysfunctional."
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage to cells, leading to a variety of diseases. Antioxidants are essential for neutralizing these molecules, preventing potential harm.
Some studies show that some antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and carotenoids and selenium, can help prevent some skin cancers... These vitamins are antioxidants that work by neutralizing free radicals in cells. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage the DNA in our cells.