Peroxides
Also known as: Peroxy Compounds
Description
Peroxides are highly oxidized compounds that also induce further oxidation. Chemically, Peroxides are Oxides that contain the -0_0- Ion.
Toxic Effects of Peroxides
Free Radicals
Peroxides form large quantities of Free Radicals during their decomposition.
Peroxides oxidize Fats (creating Peroxidized Fats) thereby converting Lipids to Free Radical generating substances - Peroxides also generate Free Radicals in their own right.
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