Flaxseed may be effective in protecting against harmful effects of radiation

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have discovered that flax might have a new use for the 21st century: protecting healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation. Researchers have found that a diet of flaxseed given to mice not only protects lung tissues before exposure to radiation, but can also significantly reduce damage after exposure occurs.

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