SURVEY OF NATURAL FOOD SUBSTANCES WHICH MODIFY RESPONSE TO RADIATION
Abstract
Whole-body gamma-radiation doses of 350-390 r resulted in 87 to 94 percent mortality within 30 days for guinea pigs fed a bran-oat, corn oil, vitamin A, and vitamin C diet. Supplements of dehydrated alfalfa and fresh broccoli, either alone or in combination, reduced mortality to a range of 20-45 percent. The following supplements provided borderline to marked radioprotective activity: a complete vitamin mixture, beta-carotene, a water extract of dehydrated alfalfa, an alcohol-soluble fraction of the water extract, and a neutral-components fraction of the water extract. Food substances that gave no radiation protection included: a synthetic basic mineral mixture, casein, alfalfa ash, vitamin E, vitamin A, hesperidin, and coumestrol. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0277946
Entities
People
- Gordon W. Newell
- Phyllis Havens
- W.a. Skinner
Organizations
- SRI International