Free Radicals: An atom or molecule with at least one unpaired electron, making it unstable and reactive. When free radicals react with certain chemicals in the body, they may interfere with the ability of cells to function normally. Antioxidants can stabilize free radicals.

 

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Freeware: This is a shortened version of Free Software. Programmers offer their work without wanting pay in return.