singlet oxygen which is a form of oxygen, is high in energy and can react within our body with organic material . it is classified as one of the species of reactive oxygen family (ROS) which produce several harmful effects to our body, such as DNA and protein destruction and promote cytotoxicity . until now there is no clear cut-off point or a range established to determine the maximum amount of singlet oxygen required for diseases to start occurring, as disease pathogenesis are often multifactorial.