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25. Cosmic Radiation and B Vitamins
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Cosmic Radiation has had an impact on air crew. In 1994 the FAA recognized this and recommended that aviation professionals, pilots and cabin crew, be informed about the exposure and health risks. There are several factors that influence exposure and the main ones are duration of flight and latitude. A research study explains how your diet, especially vitamin B3, can play an important role in protecting against ionizing radiation. Listen to full episode and the links mentioned will be down below. Supplements (use code FITAV10 for 10% discount): https://designsforsport.com/collections/retailResearch Study: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/high-dietary-niacin-intake-is-associated-with-decreased-chromosome-translocation-frequency-in-airline-pilots/D69D0AB9C39BFFC04B5BB55A67BFFDFChttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20932352/Cosmic Radiation PDF: https://www.ifalpa.org/media/3467/19hupbl01-aircrews-and-ionizing-radiation.pdfFAA Radiation PDF:https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/2000s/media/0316.pdf FAA CARI 6 Program: https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/radiobiology/cari6mSupplements Manufacturer Certifications: https://www.nsf.org/testing/health/nutritional-supplements-cosmetics-personal-care-productsCDC Article: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aircrew/cosmicionizingradiation.html#:~:text=The%20International%20Commission%20on%20Radiological,mSv%2Fyear%20for%20the%20public.
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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