Free radicals form when weak bonds split. They need to be stable so they react very fast with other compounds. When the free radical attacks a molecule, it takes an electron, which turns that molecule into a free radical. It is like the domino effect. The body may also create free radicals on its own. It creates them in small amounts so it’s not very harmful to the body. Harmful things in the environment will also create them. The body is only able to handle a certain number of free radicals. When the body is lacking antioxidants that is when it affects the body. It also affects the body when the free radicals start to take over. There are vitamins that help protect the body. Antioxidants can end the free radical cycle by giving it
