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Sunshine Vitamin Prevents Radiation Damage

Research reports that vitamin D3 (or calcitriol) can help protect cells from harmful nuclear radiation damage as well as prevent radiation-induced cancer after exposure. Continue reading

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This Seed Protects Against Radiation

Research reports that flaxseeds can help protect cells from harmful radiation damage as well as reduce cell damage after exposure. Continue reading

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Radiation Promotes Breast Cancer?

Scientists found that radiation exposure can negatively effect the environment of breast cells, thereby increasing the risk of abnormal cell growth. Continue reading

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Potassium Iodide Only For Nuclear Emergency

Since Japan’s earthquake and nuclear crisis, there has been an increased demand worldwide for a salt called potassium iodide.  Radioactive iodine is one of the dangerous contaminants released by a nuclear reactor meltdown. It accumulates in the thyroid gland and … Continue reading

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