Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals, which the body produces in response to environmental and other stressors. On this page: What are antioxidants? What is oxidative stress? Types of Antioxidants Food sources Should you take antioxidant supplements? Summary Free radicals have been linked to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and a variety of other health problems. Antioxidants can prevent or slow cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can increase the risk of inflammation and a variety of health problems. Antioxidants are found in many plant foods and can also be synthetic. Vitamin E and vitamin C are examples. You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about antioxidants. However, few people know what they are. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are components that fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your body’s cells. Free radicals are compounds that can cause harm if their leve...
Kidney stones are a common problem around the world and their incidence appears to be increasing. On this page: What are calcium stones? What are uric acid stones? What are cystine stones? What are struvite stones? What causes kidney stones? Signs and symptoms of kidney stones Diagnosis of urinary stones Treatment of kidney stones How long does it take for a kidney stone to pass? The stages of kidney stone passage Medication and pain management How to protect your body from kidney stones? What foods can cause kidney stones? Summary Kidney stones are formed when certain dissolved minerals build up in the kidneys. Low fluid intake and dietary factors may play a role in the development of kidney stones, which can lead to infections and kidney damage. Kidney stones can be small and pass through the urinary tract unnoticed, but some grow to be larger than a ping pong ball. Kidney stones are a common(1) problem among people, and dietary facto...