Radioactive Isotopes

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Also known as:  Radioisotopes

 

Description

Radioactive Isotopes are Isotopes of chemical elements (usually Minerals) that emit the Electromagnetic and Ionizing Radiation associated with Radioactivity.

 

Toxic Effects of Radioactive Isotopes

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Excessive exposure to Radioactive Isotopes may cause Radiation Sickness.

 

These Substances may Protect the Body against the Toxic Effects of Radioactive Isotopes

Carbohydrates

 Apple Pectin may facilitate the elimination of Cesium Radioactive Isotopes from the body.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Calcium (when combined with Magnesium) may eliminate some of the Radioactive Isotopes which may be lodged in the Bones. 

 Potassium may decrease the body's absorption of some types of Radioactive Isotopes. 

 

These Foods may Minimize the Toxic Effects of Radioactive Isotopes

Algae

 Spirulina may reduce the quantity of Radioactive Isotopes absorbed into the body and may thereby help to counteract the toxic effects of exposure to Radioactivity.  [2]

 

Mineral Supplements

 Bentonite Clay (consumed in Water) may adsorb Radioactive Isotopes within the digestive tract. 

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Radioactive Isotopes

Immune System

 Some types of Radioactive Isotopes (e.g. Cobalt-60 and Iodine-161) are employed as the modus operandi for delivering Radiation Therapy to Cancer patients.

 

Types of Radioactive Isotopes

 Cobalt-60

 Iodine-131

 Strontium-90

 Zinc-65

 

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