Detox foods during radiation?

tshire

Can anyone suggest some detoxifying foods I can eat during radiation to help my body repair itself after being zapped? I read sea vegetables are supposed to be good. Anything else?

rainnyc

Tshire, I was told to keep protein levels up and to drink as much as possible. And i did find myself craving protein a lot, the way I did during chemo. I ate a lot of yogurt, especially. If you're a meat eater, I did find myself craving chicken and fish. And every nurse I spoke to said, 'You're drinking a lot, right?"

MmeJ

There is no such thing as detoxifying foods. As mentioned above, it's best to eat a lot of protein and stay well-hydrated.

tshire

I know there's no "toxins" exactly, I mostly just meant any foods to help repair the radiation damage.

ShetlandPony

A nurse told me to remember to eat enough protein to heal. I also think sleep must be important because our bodies heal during sleep. I wouldn't emphasize antioxidants during rads, lest the possible cancer cells benefit from them.