Radiation sickness

Supplements for Oral Use

• Beta-glucan

  Beta-glucan enhances immune system; prevents radiation sickness if used before radiation. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Cystine

  Cystine alleviates radiation sickness symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of cystine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Green tea

  Green tea enhances immune system; alleviates radiation sickness symptoms. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-2.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

• Wild yam

  Wild yam alleviates radiation sickness symptoms. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.