Compound derived from vegetables shields rodents from lethal radiation doses

(Georgetown University Medical Center) Georgetown University Medical Center researchers say a compound derived from cruciferous vegetable such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli protected rats and mice from lethal doses of radiation. Their study, suggests the compound, already shown to be safe for humans, may protect normal tissues during radiation therapy for cancer treatment and prevent or mitigate sickness caused by radiation exposure.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news