Space nutrition and the biochemical changes caused in Astronauts Health due to space flight: A review

Dakkumadugula, Angel; Pankaj, Lakshaa; Alqahtani, Ali S.; Ullah, Riaz; Ercisli, Sezai; Murugan, Rajadurai

doi:10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100875

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“…Given this, the physiological consequences of staying in space, encapsulated by the dual stressors of space radiation and microgravity, underscore the necessity for meticulous examination and proactive mitigation strategies. Prolonged exposure to space radiation threatens the genetic integrity of astronauts [35] and compromises their immune resilience [36]. Concurrently, the microgravity environment induces skeletal and cardiovascular adaptations that necessitate targeted countermeasures.…”

Section: Physiological Implications Of Prolonged Space Habitationmentioning

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Cultivation of Vitamin C-Rich Vegetables for Space-Radiation Mitigation

Mortazavi,

Yarbaksh,

Zarandi

et al. 2024

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Space exploration introduces astronauts to challenges, such as space radiation and microgravity. Researchers have investigated vitamin C as a potential radiation mitigator, as well as antioxidants for sustaining astronaut health. Our own studies demonstrate vitamin C’s life-saving radioprotective effects and its potential as a radiation mitigator, thus highlighting promise, even when administered 24 h post-exposure. This is particularly relevant in scenarios where astronauts may be exposed to sudden large solar particle events, potentially resulting in lethal doses of space radiation. The success of vegetable cultivation on the International Space Station using NASA’s Veggie system offers fresh, vitamin C-rich food. While approved supplements address somatic function, further research is needed to optimize vitamin C’s efficacy in humans, and to develop appropriate antioxidant cocktails for space missions. The variable vitamin C content in vegetables underscores the necessity for the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist astronauts in selecting and cultivating the vitamin C-rich vegetables best-suited to combat high levels of space radiation and microgravity. Particularly, AI algorithms can be utilized to analyze various factors, such as nutritional content, growth patterns, and cultivation methods. In conclusion, vitamin C shows significant potential for mitigating space radiation, and ongoing research aims to enhance astronaut health through optimal dietary strategies.

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Section: Physiological Implications Of Prolonged Space Habitationmentioning

confidence: 99%