The potential of antioxidants to reduce the cellular damage induced by ionizing radiation
has been studied in animal models for more than 50 years. The application of antioxidant
radioprotectors to various human exposure situations has not been extensive although it is
generally accepted that endogenous antioxidants, such as cellular non-protein thiols and
antioxidant enzymes, provide some degree of protection. This review focuses on the
radioprotective efficacy of naturally occurring antioxidants, specifically antioxidant nutrients …