Reactive Oxygen Species are more than just the ‘bad guys’ of the body

Reactive Oxygen Species are more than just the ‘bad guys’ of the body

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are not completely “neutralised” oxygen molecules: they still have a “hole” where the electron should be, so they are extremely reactive – to fill this hole. They are often thought about as molecules that oxidise membranes and proteins, and cause ageing. But according to the latest data, ROS are more than just a horror story. Molecules that oxidise are required in the body to burn glucose, and to form ATP, but it’s …