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
Operations Manager
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