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A free radial is a molecule with an unpaired electron which becomes unstable and reactive. Free radicals steal electrons from other stable molecules in order to stabilize themselves. This chain reaction occurring in the body can impair the immune system and lead to infections and various degenerative diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Free radical damage is thought by scientist to be the basis for the aging process as well. While the body is metabolizing nutrients to create energy, free radicals are formed. It is important to understand that free radicals are not all bad. They bene...