The initial SARS-CoV-2 viral infection triggers an immune response that may persist in some individuals even after the virus has been cleared, leading to ongoing hyper-inflammation
However, studies show the signal for apoptosis can be generated by the effect of radiation on cell membranes, apparently through lipid peroxidation
It has also been reported to ameliorate the effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radical-induced oxidative stress (OS) and minimizing pathological disorders of sperm, like adenosine triphosphate (ATP) depletion leading to insufficient axonemal phosphorylation, lipid peroxidation as well as loss of motility and viability [9, 10]
Oxidative stress refers to toxins produced inside the body (free radicals) and those from without, which are often caused by the environment
Therefore, more research is necessary to validate findings from preliminary and small scale studies