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Science Explains How Captain America Really Survived Being Frozen


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Physical examination of Capt. Rogers revealed that while thickened, his blood’s water was not frozen. Blood test revealed that his blood contained excessive amounts of glucose as a result of his liver processing his glycogen stores, thus lowering the freezing temperature of blood-borne water and creating a “cryoprotectant.” This process is similar to that of Water-Bears (Tardigrades) and hibernating Wood Frogs who metabolize glycogen in their liver to circulate copious amounts through their body to reduce the osmotic shrinkage of cells and stop from freezing. This, however, has never been seen before in humans.

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Cool and interesting info. But two words can quickly explain what made his survival possible and they are: super serum. :) And maybe having a strong heart like Steve’s — figuratively and literally.

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Why does it even need explanations?

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