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Free-radical theory

Free-radical theory. The theory that people age because inside their cellss unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals are produced. These ricochet around the cells damaging the DNA and other cellular structures.

As free radicals bounce around inside of cells, their damage can lead to a range of disorders including cancer and arthritis.

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