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Reactive species are compounds related to two types of
molecules, the reactive oxygen species and the reactive nitrogen
species. These compounds are produced in the normal
metabolism of cells and may take part in the pathological
process named oxidative stress, which is promoted when
the balance between free radicals and antioxidants tends to
favour the former. As a result, the excess of free radicals
within the human body leads to oxidative stress, resulting
in the development or potentiation of many types of diseases,
namely, chronic disorders, cardiovascular problems, diabetes,
cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis [1].
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Carocho, Márcio; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Morales, Patricia; Sokovic, Marina (2018) - Antioxidants and Prooxidants: Effects on Health and Aging. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. ISSN 1942-0994-. 2018, p. 1-2