Radioactivity

Also known as:  Ionizing Radiation;  Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of energy in the form of Alpha Particles, Beta-Particles or Gamma-Rays (i.e. Ionizing Radiation) from the atomic nucleus of certain elements

Cells

 Excessive exposure to Radioactivity may cause damage to Chromosomes.

 Excessive exposure to Radioactivity may cause Radiation Sickness.

Immune System

 Excessive exposure to Radioactivity may increase the risk of many forms of Cancer (Radioactivity induces mutations to Cells that can lead to Cancer):

 Excessive exposure to Radioactivity may increase the risk of Thyroid Cancer.

 Radioactivity may damage the Immune System.

Metabolism

 Exposure to Radioactivity may increase the production of Hydroxyl Free Radicals within the body (by “splitting” the body’s Water content).

Skin

 Exposure of the Skin to Radioactivity may cause Radiodermatitis (a form of Dermatitis).

 Exposure to Radioactivity may cause Radioepithelitis (i.e. destruction of the especially of the Skin).

Substances that prevent damage to the body that occurs as a result of exposure to various spectrums of Electromagnetic Radiation (including Radioactivity) are known as Radioprotectors.

Amino Acids

 Cysteine may protect the body's Cells from many of the toxic effects of exposure to Radioactivity. 

 L-Dopa may protect the body's Cells from many of the toxic effects of exposure to Radioactivity.