Normal metabolic processes determine the formation of large quantities of free radicals and of reactive to oxygen species called ROS, which can produce alterations at cellular level . These toxic substances are largely neutralized by an elaborated defense system made by antioxidants. If the increase in free-radicals is higher than the capacity of the antioxidant system to neutralize them, free-radicals can cause remarkable cellular alterations promoting the insurgence of diseases such as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, osseous-degenerative, cancer and cell ageing.

An intense physical activity may cause an increase in the production of free radicals and a reduction in the anti-oxidant levels, the so-called oxidative stress .

High digestibility, low glycemic index, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory proprieties make Aliveris pasta an appropriate food for sport enthusiasts .