Necrosis: our road to Mars?

I have always wondered how we will go to Mars. The planet, in this case, being a moniker for space travel. It takes about 30,000 years to get to the edge or our solar system, for example. Space is a very big place.

Which brings me to necrosis.

Necrosis, in medical terms, is unprogrammed cell death. It leads to cellular decline. At the heart of this process is the mineral calcium.

Calcium is typically found outside your cell, in proportions of several thousand times more than inside. If the calcium goes rushing in, it causes a short circuit, killing the cell or necrosis.

But what does all this have to do with space travel or your health?

The most significant organ that suffers from necrosis is the kidney. As necrosis occurs in your kidney, the efficiency with which they work suffers.

Kidneys regulate a host of functions, including filtering your blood and regulating blood pressure. A dysregulation of your kidneys can significantly affect the quality of your health especially as you age.

Astronauts often find themselves at the receiving end of necrosis caused by exposure to space radiation.

So if we could slow down or shut down necrosis, it would help space travel. Needless to say, the benefits would not extend only to those going with Mr Musk on his ship.

It would also benefit the rest of us who decided to stay back, thank you very much.

For those who stay behind, how can we reduce necrosis?

Reduce smoking and alcohol. Eat leafy green vegetables. Eat foods rich in calcium, such as sesame seeds. Have foods rich in citric acid. Walk and exercise. Sleep

Yes, all the things that would make you healthy in the first place.

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