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The radioprotective effect of beetroot extract on lethally irradiated mice. Mice received the beetroot diet or control diet for 14 days before and after WBI, and were observed for survival during 30 days after WBI.
| Survival rate (%) | Mean survivaltime (days) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8Gy IR (n = 39) a | 47.9 ± 12.2 b | 23.6 ± 1.28 |
| 8Gy IR plus Beetroot (n = 20) a | 77.8 ± 22.22 | 26.2 ± 1.69 |
Total number of mice in each group.
Mean ± SEM of three independent experiments.
