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Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to neutralize them. It can potentially cause cellular damage and contribute to various health conditions.
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Ephi Lu
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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Oxidative Stress. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/oxidative-stress/
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