Mother nature had a purpose when creating the human body as a miraculous thriving organism. Humans and plants are codependent as they have opposite processes of gas exchange. Humans breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide, while plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Humans and plants help each other to maintain that balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is essential for life. Without plants, humans would not have enough oxygen to survive, and without humans, plants would not have enough carbon dioxide to perform photosynthesis.

As it is with breathing, so it is with the inner workings of our body, it’s all about codependency.

Human cells are the basic units of life that make up all the tissues and organs in our body. They perform the various functions that are essential for our survival and growth: converting nutrients into energy, producing hormones and enzymes, fighting infections, repairing damage, and communicating with other cells.

Human cells help each other by forming specialized groups that work together to perform a specific task. Muscle cells contract and relax to enable movement, nerve cells transmit signals to control our actions and sensations, blood cells transport oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body, and immune cells protect us from harmful invaders.

Free radicals are molecules that have an unpaired electron in their outer shell. This makes them highly reactive and unstable, as they are constantly trying to steal electrons from other molecules. This can create inflammation and damage cells and DNA. It is thought to be one of the causes of aging and disease.

Free radicals are produced naturally in the body as a byproduct of normal metabolism. They are also produced by exposure to toxins in the environment, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation.

The body has several mechanisms for protecting itself from the damage caused by free radicals. These include antioxidants, which are molecules that can donate electrons to free radicals, neutralizing them and making them harmless.

However, the body’s antioxidant defenses can be overwhelmed by an excess of free radicals. This can lead to oxidative stress, which is a condition in which the body produces more free radicals than it can neutralize. Oxidative stress has been linked to a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can damage cells. Oxidation is a natural process that occurs in the body when cells use oxygen to produce energy by mitochondria through the citric acid cycle. As previously mentioned, oxidation can also produce free radicals. Free radicals produce inflammation and damage DNA, proteins, and lipids, which can lead to cell death.

Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals or by preventing them from being formed in the first place. They can do this by donating electrons to free radicals, which makes the the free radicals more stable and less likely to cause damage. 

Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant and can act as anti-inflammatory agents, protecting the body from oxidative stress and inflammation. Polyphenols are a category of phytonutrients, which are chemical compounds found in plants that provide specific health benefits.