This month I learned about oxidative stress. Oxidative stress happens when there are too many harmful molecules called free radicals and not enough antioxidants to fight them off. Normally, antioxidants act like superheroes, protecting your cells from the damage caused by free radicals. But when the free radicals outnumber the antioxidants, they can damage important parts of your cells, like your DNA, proteins, and fats. This damage can lead to serious health issues over time. For example,