What are redox molecules and why do you need them?
Hi, my name is Donna Lyn Dominguez. And I have been asked the question, what are redox signaling molecules and why do you need them? Redox signaling molecules are basically the communication system of the cells in our body. They are tiny high energy cells that uh are absorbed, have a cascading effect signal the healthy cells in our body to do what they need to and create a state of homeostasis for our body. It's important that we have them because without them, we would only live about three seconds.
Can you explain the role of redox signaling molecules in cellular health and function?
The role of redox signaling molecules in cellular health and function is the communication system. Uh They are what tell our healthy cells where to go to detect, protect repair or replace cells that aren't functioning properly. So the more we have the healthier we are.
What is oxidative stress and how does it impact human health? How is it related to redox balance and how it helps oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is when the cell is out of balance. Uh And many things can cause it lack of oxygen pollution, poor nutrition, mineral toxicity. Uh aging, we all have that. So many things cause oxidative stress. But the redox signaling molecules when we can put them back into our body, they correct the imbalance and then our cells function as they should and our illnesses can correct themselves.
How do environmental factors such as pollution and UV radiation affect redox balance, and what can individuals do to protect themselves?
The environmental factors that surround us are definitely going to affect our red dos health. So um be aware that pollution, the things we breathe, uh the toxins that our skin come into contact with those things affect us. So do um the highly processed foods with preservatives and color and dye and um flavor, all of those things are part of our environmental challenge. So and then UV radiation, of course, that affects our system. Uh we know radiation is not really a good thing. So learn how to protect yourself, learn to get the, you know, shields that you need to get to have your home as radiation free as you can and to get all of the equipment away from yourself at night. So you sleep in a clean environment, maybe have um you know, air filters in your home or whatever you can do. Just be wise, be educated. Uh I think the best preventative that we have are redox signaling molecules. So we can drink those and replace the molecules that are damaged or missing in our system. And our body is going to function better longer healthier and younger than it would without them.
