Prophylactic role of combined treatment with wheat germ oil and ginseng against radiation injury in male rats

Abstract

Background: This study was designed to investigate the possible ameliorating effect of combined treatment of rats with wheat germ oil [a rich source of vitamin E, octacosanol, policosanol and the essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic)] and the antioxidant properties of panax quinquefolium ginseng on radiation-induced oxidative body damage.