Between Bone’s turn
And the bright scalding
Invisible hands,
Something that is thinned –
an unwound thread,
Thrown from the inside
before I can root.
The cells unravel,
Learning damage
In the medulla language.
But even here,
Lingers with leaf light
set out in fissures,
fold your little insistence
Against the rupture.
This poem is inspired by Recent researchwhich has found that matcha green tea reduces DNA damage and oxidative stress in bone marrow after exposure to gamma radiation.
Radiation exposure can cause significant damage to living cells, which leads to oxidative stress and genetic mutations that can increase the risk of serious health conditions. A key route involved in this damage is the P38/MAPK route, which regulates the body’s response to the cellular level. When cells are exposed to gamma radiation, this path can become hyperactive, which leads to a greater production of harmful molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). These molecules can damage DNA and other vital cell components, particularly in the bone marrow, which is essential to produce healthy blood cells. Finding ways to protect against this damage is crucial, especially for people subjected to radiotherapy or those exposed to radiation in high -risk environments.
This research explored whether Matcha green tea, known for its antioxidant properties, could help protect bone marrow from radiation induced damage. In a study with rats, those administered by Matcha before radiation exposure showed significantly lower levels of damage to DNA, oxidative stress and changes in harmful protein compared to those who did not receive treatment. Matcha seemed to reduce the harmful effects of radiation by reducing ros and improving the natural antioxidant defenses of the body. These findings suggest that Matcha green tea could have potential as protective therapy against radiation induced cell damage, offering a natural and accessible option to reduce the harmful effects of radiation exposure.
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