Radiation and Radiotherapy

Radiation is a type of energy which is poisonous to cells. We are exposed to radiation every day from the sun, mobile phones, and x-rays.  Even low levels of radiation can accumulate in the body over time and it has been observed that this significantly contributes to the formation of free radicals.

High concentrations of free radicals in cancer tissue are used to create damage to cancer cell DNA. The goal is to disrupt the DNA of the cancer cell enough that it will be unable to continue dividing and die.

However, radiation can also damage healthy cell DNA.

Free radicals pull electrons off molecules, making them unstable - this leads to the desired effect of damaging cancer cell DNA.

However, these free radicals have the same potential to affect healthy tissues and, depending on the site in the body, can interrupt ordinary cellular function.

Specific nutrient therapies can protect healthy cells from the harmful side effects of radiation treatment, improve patient well-being and prevent long-term complications.

Adapted from drjockers.com