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What are the Symptoms and Signs of Oxidative Stress?
Some tell-tale symptoms and signs of oxidative damage are -
- Chronic fatigue and lethargy
- Muscle and joint pain
- Memory problems
- Skin wrinkles and greying of hair
- Recurrent headaches
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Eyesight problems
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Premature Aging
What are the Diseases Associated with Oxidative Stress?
Free radical-induced oxidative damage can cause a number of diseases including -
- Diabetes
- Hardening of the blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and coronary artery disease
- Chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease
- Progressive brain diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
- Cancer
- Male infertility
