News | May 24, 2004

Bio-Shield Formulation Helps Protect From Radiation Exposure

Nashville, TN - Bio-Shield, a specially formulated supplement of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, can help protect those exposed to low levels of radiation in the environment, according to Dr. Kedar Prasad, Chief Scientific Officer of Premier Micronutrient Corporation (PMC), which manufactures the formulation.

PMC has developed this nutritional supplement in response to increased human exposure to radioactive elements and situations. Three main groups stand to benefit from Bio-Shield supplements:

  • Diagnostic radiology technicians
  • Flight personnel in both commercial and military aviation
  • Military personnel in radiological-exposure situations

    Appropriate doses of Bio-Shield, taken twice daily, fortify the level of antioxidants in the body and can help protect against low radiation, which may increase the risk of cancer and genetic damage.

    "Bio-Shield has become a valuable tool to safeguard employees and citizens in the face of increased use of radiation in medicine, additional exposure to radiation in certain work environments, and the current threat of possible bio-terrorism," said Dennis Grimaud, Chief Executive Officer of PMC. "Our extensive nutritional health research has led us to develop a bio-defense mechanism that helps reduce the harmful effects of exposure to these radioactive elements."

    Currently, an increasing proportion of the medical, flight and military communities are exposed daily to enhanced levels of radiation, with more than 1 million people nationwide working in occupations involving radiation. Radiology technicians are subjected to x-rays, fluoroscopic procedures, digital radiography and expanded nuclear medicine applications. Airline personnel endure up to 50 times the radiological exposure of the general public due to solar flare activity and environmental factors. Exposure is so significant that the FAA classifies airline personnel and flight attendants as "radiation workers." Military personnel are at risk, including pilots flying long, high-altitude missions; technicians who maintain radiation detection instruments; and soldiers who may be in direct contact with radiation from exposure to radiological weapons. Even in small doses, these types of exposures are considered risky.

    Bio-Shield is composed of glutathione-elevating agents, antioxidants and specialized nutrients, which have been shown to reduce the negative effects of radiation exposure without toxic side effects, even at high doses. "The combination of Bio-Shield's carefully-selected antioxidants and nutrients provides the most effective overall approach to protect against radiation injury," said Dr. Prasad. "Furthermore, research has shown that the components of Bio-Shield can be used safely to protect the body from harmful radioactive elements."

    PMC is a leading provider of micronutrient supplements currently available to the consumer market. Bio-Shield is one of several unique formulations, each specifically tailored to improve efficacy and outcomes for patients being treated for a wide range of illnesses.

    For more information about Premier Micronutrient's products, call (888) 606-8883, or visit www.premiermicronutrient.com, and access the "Ask The Doctor" feature.

    About Premier Micronutrient Corp.
    Premier Micronutrient Corporation (PMC), is a leading national provider of micronutrient supplements. PMC combines unique micronutrient formulations with disease-specific clinical protocols to help prevent and treat a variety of medical conditions. The Company offers patients, via their physicians, the most scientifically sound and clinically relevant micronutrient choices in the marketplace. PMC gives physicians the ability, not only to alleviate illness and cure disease, but improve treatment.

    Source: Premier Micronutrient Corp.