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Sun Mushroom Beta-Glucan Protected Rats From Radiation

Sun Mushroom Beta-Glucan Protected Rats From Radiation

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What they found

Sun mushroom beta-glucan at 250 mg/kg/day for 7 days restored antioxidant defenses in irradiated rats.

Sun mushroom beta-glucan at 250 mg/kg/day for 7 days restored antioxidant defenses in irradiated rats.

The number

250 mg/kg/day for 7 days

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Agaricus blazei

Agaricus blazei

Compound

beta-glucan

beta-glucan

Published in

Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Radiation Physics and Chemistry

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Radiation Damage Shield

Radiation Damage Shield

Sun mushroom (Agaricus blazei) beta-glucan at 250 mg/kg/day for 7 days protected rats exposed to 6 Gy radiation by restoring antioxidant defenses like glutathione, catalase, and total antioxidant capacity back to near-normal levels. The treatment reduced oxidative damage markers (MDA), preserved white blood cells, and prevented liver tissue breakdown compared to radiation-only animals.

Sun mushroom (Agaricus blazei) beta-glucan at 250 mg/kg/day for 7 days protected rats exposed to 6 Gy radiation by restoring antioxidant defenses like glutathione, catalase, and total antioxidant capacity back to near-normal levels. The treatment reduced oxidative damage markers (MDA), preserved white blood cells, and prevented liver tissue breakdown compared to radiation-only animals.

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