Did you Know What DIM Could Do?

DIM is a compound found in vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. It’s fair to assume that you are thinking “Wonderful.” Well considering some recently discovered information about the DIM compound this may well be something that you actually feel.

DIM compound has been proven to have properties that help prevent cancer. One very interesting thing is that now it may actually protect people from radiotherapy side effects. In a recent article published by www.medimaging.net the recent discovery was discussed at length. Considering the side effects of radiotherapy in cancer patients it’s good to know that there is something that can help deter some of those effects.

Considering the major concern that exists in terms of radiation in diagnostic imaging this is a major breakthrough, even though the experiment has been conducted in lab rats only. It was stated in the article that “The scientists irradiated rats in the study with lethal doses of gamma ray radiation. The animals were then treated with a daily injection of DIM for two weeks, starting 10 minutes after the radiation exposure.” It seems like the animals that were treated survived where the untreated ones died.

Concerns over radiation have been big for years in diagnostic imaging because without the right dosage there is concern over image quality. If there is a high dosage used there is concern over negative side effects. The more that there is available to combat radiation concern, the more confidence that a patient will have.

It was stated in the article that “DIM could protect normal tissues in patients receiving radiation therapy for cancer, but could also protect individuals from the lethal consequences of a nuclear disaster.” The fact that a compound that’s easily found can have this much of an impact is a great thing. The ultimate result will be a major success in terms being able to treat patients.

If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated imaging professionals looks forward to answering all your questions and aiding you in all your diagnostic imaging needs.

Charla Hurst General
Operations Manager

Charla@ClermontRadiology.com  
352-241-6100 

www.ClermontRadiology.com  

References: http://www.medimaging.net/radiography/articles/294748809/vegetable_compound_found_to_protect_against_radiation.html