9 Unexpected Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide uses for plants

Hydrogen peroxide…great for stains, not so great for wounds. I know everyone is going to have an opinion on this one! Although it has been used historically to clean out wounds due to its antibacterial properties, hydrogen peroxide actually kills healthy cells too, particularly fibroblasts, which play a key role in healing your wounds. This can delay the closure of a wound. If you have a fresh cut on your body, the best way to clean it out is old-fashioned soap and water. Then proceed to cover i

Did you know that our cells produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct of normal cellular processes? Our body synthesizes Catalase, an enzyme and biocatalyst, to decompose hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Biology students catalyzed this reaction in the lab and then tested the effects of pH and temperature on enzymatic activity. They found that high heat denatured their enzymes, extreme pH levels had the same outcome, and cold temperatures make enzymes sluggish. 🧪 | St. Bernard's Academy S