Dawn Active member Jun 21, 2024 #1 Bananas are slightly radioactive due to the presence of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of potassium.
Bananas are slightly radioactive due to the presence of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of potassium.
Dwight New member Jun 21, 2024 #2 Wow! Does that mean bananas can be as helpful as radiation therapy for cancer patients undergoing radioactive treatments?
Wow! Does that mean bananas can be as helpful as radiation therapy for cancer patients undergoing radioactive treatments?
Keith_ Member Jun 25, 2024 #3 Yes, bananas contain a small amount of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope, but the levels are very low and not harmful to humans.
Yes, bananas contain a small amount of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope, but the levels are very low and not harmful to humans.
goodknight Active member Jul 14, 2024 #4 Dawn said: Bananas are slightly radioactive due to the presence of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of potassium. Click to expand... Don't worry, you're not going to glow in the dark! Bananas have a tiny bit of radiation, but it's way less than you'd get from a plane ride.
Dawn said: Bananas are slightly radioactive due to the presence of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of potassium. Click to expand... Don't worry, you're not going to glow in the dark! Bananas have a tiny bit of radiation, but it's way less than you'd get from a plane ride.