Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron in their outer shell. They can cause damage to cell structure and function thanks to their habit of stealing electrons from stable cells. At any given time, your body is full of free radicals. They occur naturally due to various chemical reactions in the body, and a controlled amount of oxidation is required for certain processes. However, excess free radicals can be created due to chronic stress, aging, poor, nutrition, and exposure to environmental toxins.
Antioxidants are substances that can neutralize free radicals by donating their excess electrons. But when there aren’t enough antioxidants to balance out the free radicals in your body, it can result in oxidative stress. The long-term impacts of oxidative stress can lead to cell, protein, and DNA damage in the body. The brain is particularly vulnerable in cases of oxidative stress since it requires a considerable amount of oxygen for optimal function. In cases of oxidative stress, free radicals can impact the integrity of brain cell structures, and even cause cell death in some cases. These outcomes can impact cognitive function and increase the risk of more serious neurodegenerative occurrences.
CanPrev’s BioPQQ® provides 10mg of proprietary, clinically proven pyrroloquinoline quinone, an antioxidant with 7x the power of vitamin C. This non-synthetic formula is highly bioavailable and helps neutralize free radicals to avoid oxidative stress and its outcomes on cognitive health.
