Cause of degenerative diseases
The body’s chemical reaction to a particular chemical reaction or stimuli can possibly be linked to evolution. Humans evolved from an ocean environment, which is basically alkaline in nature. Due to this, the cells of the human body are also alkaline in nature. The cells of most individuals having a degenerative disease are linked to acidity. This condition is known as Chronic Acidosis, and it is a contributing factor in all autoimmune or degenerative diseases.
Most of the bodily chemical reactions are unquestionably vital for maintaining normal life functions. These biological reactions must occur within the pH range of alkaline. The body becomes acidic when the range is above the normal level. This is when the condition of acidosis occurs, and the body cells develop a free radical state. This free radical state is destructive for the cells. Since this process is generally allowed to continue without much intervention, degenerative diseases will continue to develop. A study has shown that nearly 90% of those who are affected by degenerative ailments have too much of acid in their
tissues.
Another factor that may cause degenerative diseases are corrupted DNA, due to the harmful effects of pesticides used in GMO foods, antibiotic inoculations that use other modified bacteria or viruses to kill dangerous viruses, and chemicals in the environment that may disrupt the genetic coding in the DNA that directs each cell to work regularly.
This too may be a cause that stimulates the creation of degenerative diseases.
Contribution of Free Radicals
Formation of excessive free radicals in the human body is rapidly being considered as a significant reason behind aging and degenerative diseases as well. By definition, free radicals are toxic and unstable molecules with an unpaired electron that attracts an electron from another molecule, which produces harmful effects.
Free radicals are formed when molecules of cells react with oxygen. These free radicals then begin to break down cells, especially cell membranes. This happens in just a few seconds, and the damaging work is even more enhanced if not enough anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and C are present. Free radicals are harmful to important molecules, such as enzymes, proteins, and DNA as well. External factors such as pesticides, alcohol, smoking, industrial pollutants, allergies, infections, certain foods, excessive exercise, and stress can also induce the formation of free radicals.
By damaging cells, free radicals cause body systems and organs to lose functional capacity. It also impairs protein synthesis, which is critical for regeneration and repair of tissue. Few free radical neutralizing enzymes are produced by the body naturally, like glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. However, these radicals might not be able to prevent all the damage caused by free radicals, which causes organs to gradually degenerate.