Now a crucial enzyme deficiency in your body can lead to several conditions.

But what if i say, alternative is also possible?

Individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency have a certain level of protection against malarial parasite.

G6PD enzyme allows are body cells- RBCs to convert oxygen radicals like H2O2 into water H2O and O2 oxygen which are normal components and do not affect our body in a harmful way.

This enzyme deficiency compromises cells' ability to deal with oxidative stress (Reactive oxygen species) like H2O2- hydrogen peroxide.

Now more oxidative stress- more tissue damage- faster aging. Reason why we need to consume fruits and vegetables which have antioxidants.

But because of this highly reactive species, malarial parasite cannot bind to our red blood cells.

So yeah there we have it, a deficiency working in our favour.

Human body can do wonders!