Oxidative Stress: The Measures That Truly Protect

Free radicals in everyday life are an invisible threat. In this episode of My Bacteria – Weekly Update you’ll hear which measures truly protect your health.

Oxygen is essential for life – yet it can also turn into a destructive force when free radicals attack cells, proteins, and DNA. The body has its defenses, but they often need support. This episode explores the most effective measures to reduce oxidative stress and strengthen resilience. Nutrition is key: polyphenols, vitamins, and trace elements act as natural antioxidants, while a diverse diet rich in fibers and probiotic foods supports the gut microbiome – an invisible ally that produces its own protective enzymes. Lifestyle choices are equally powerful: moderate exercise trains the antioxidant system, sufficient sleep enables cellular repair, and stress management helps keep inflammation in check. Finally, environmental factors like air pollution and UV radiation shape the oxidative load your body faces every day.

A science-based look at how diet, microbiome, lifestyle, and environment work hand in hand to keep oxidative stress under control and safeguard long-term health.