BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // What Are Free Radicals and Why Are They Increasing Your Cancer Risk?
We know free radicals are bad, but why? We got the lowdown so you can better protect yourself and reduce your breast cancer risk.
So, really—what are free radicals? The “Chemistry 101” answer is that free radicals are atoms or molecules with an unpaired electron. This makes them unstable. So, like that children’s game of musical chairs, they’re on the hunt for an extra electron to steal in order to become stable.