Natural Remedies for
Cancer Treatment and Prevention
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| Natural Remedy | What experts say these natural remedies for cancer treatment and prevention |
| Coriolus versicolor (Trametes versicolor) |
 (What's this?)This herb is used in traditional Chinese Medicine along with conventional anticancer therapy. Clinical studies seem to show that it can boost the effectiveness of conventional therapy. The active chemicals believed to be responsible for its cancer fighting effect are PSP (polysaccharopeptide) and PSK (polysaccharide-K). Dose: Studies used 2 to 6 grams daily in additional to convention anticancer therapy. |
| Vitamin D | Population studies show that low levels of vitamin D is linked to increased risk of developing cancer of the prostate glands and colon cancer. For men, taking high-dose vitamin D supplement has a 17% reduction in all types of cancer, 43% reduction in stomach and intestinal cancer and a 25% reduction in deaths due to cancer. Dose: Take 1,000 IU daily. |
| Vitamin C | Several population studies showed a link between low levels of vitamin C and increased risk of developing various forms of cancer (stomach, colon, mouth, lung and prostate cancer). Although experts are not certain, lab studies show that cancerous cells absorb much more vitamin C than regular cells and this might be toxic to them. Dose: 5,000 to 10,000 mg ( 5 to 10 grams) in divided dose have been suggested. Warning: These high doses of vitamin C must be supervised by a healthcare professional that specializes in using mega-dose vitamin C therapy for cancer. Intravenous vitamin C therapy is commonly used to deliver these high doses into the body. |
| Selenium | Many population studies show that low levels of selenium is strongly linked to prostate, throat, stomach, lung, skin and colon cancer. The best benefit of selenium is found in prevention of prostate cancer. Dose: Take 200 mcg daily. Higher dose many no provide any additional benefits. See the full review on selenium for more information. |
| Green Tea (Camella sinensis) |
Population studies shows that drinking green tea seems to reduce the risk of pancreatic, throat and bladder cancer. In women, drinking 2 cups of green or black tea daily lowered the risk of getting ovarian cancer by 46%. Dose: Drink one cup of green tea three times daily. Consider decaffeinated green tea to cut back on the amount of caffeine. The other option is to take 1,500 mg daily (in divided dose) of green tea extract capsules. |
| Garlic | Garlic helps to boost the immune system and provides antioxidant protection against cell damage. Several population studies show taking garlic seems to reduce the risk of developing prostate, colon, stomach, breast and ovarian cancer. Clinical studies to find out if garlic can prevent cancer have not been done. Dose: Take 600 mg one to two times daily. |
| Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosal) |
Maitake is shown in some preliminary clinical studies to boost the immune system to help fight of cancer cells. Several small studies have been done to show that it can help with prostate, liver, lung and breast cancers. Dose: Studies have used 0.5 to 1 mg per kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight daily (in divided doses). This herb can be used in addition to conventional anticancer therapy. |
| IP6 (Inositol hexaphosphate) |
This is a chemical that is extracted from rice bran that shows anticancer benefits both in animal and some human clinical trials. Studies suggest that it can be helpful preventing prostate, breast and colon cancer. Dose: Take 4 to 8 grams daily. |
| Fish Oil | Several large population studies show that low levels of omega-3's (found in fish oil) is linked to an increased number of colon cancer cases. Other studies showed that eating fish (rich in omega-3's) twice weekly reduced endometrial cancer risk. Animal studies show that omega-3's slows down prostate cancer cell growth. Dose: Take a total of 1,000 mg of DHA and EPA found in fish oil. |
| Vitamin E |
See Vitamin E for Cancer for a focused dicussion on using this vitamin in cancer treatment and prevention. Dose:
Take 400 to 800 IU daily. Check your multivitamin as some may already
contain 400 IU in each pill. |
| Coenzyme Q10 | One small study involving 40 cancer patients showed that CoQ10 supplements along with other antioxidants extended the median survival rate by 40% over what would was predicted. See the report CoQ10 for Cancer for a quick discussion. |
| Ginseng | Population studies show that taking ginseng seems to result in lower risk of developing lung, lip, mouth, throat and liver cancer. It also reduces the side effects (nausea and vomiting, fatigue and well-being) of conventional anticancer therapy. Dose: See manufacturer recommendations as the dosage can range from 100 mg daily up to 1,000 mg three times daily. |
| Turmeric (Curcumin) |
See Turmeric for Cancer for a full discussion on this particular benefit of turmeric. |
| Ginger |
Dose: Dose up to 2 grams per day has been used in a colon cancer prevention study. |
| Astragalus |  Astragalus is commonly used to boost the immune system. Some small clinical studies show that it can increase the body's interferon production Dose: Take 1,000 mg or 4 mL of the tincture three times daily. |
| Calcium D-glucarate |
This supplement may help the body get rid of toxin products from hormone metabolism. Dose: Experts suggest taking 400 or 500 mg daily. |
| Maca Root | Some animal studies show that maca can slow down the growth of cancer cells in animals. Dose: Take 500 mg once to three times daily. |
| Indole-3-carbinol |  Lab studies show that this substance has anti-cancer effects on tissues. It also helps in the detoxification function of the liver. Dose: Experts suggest taking 400 mg daily. |
| Multivitamin | Helpful This will ensure your body is not low in any essential vitamins or minerals. Dose: Take a daily high-potency multivitamin and mineral tablet. |
| Important Notes regarding Natural Remedies for Cancer Treatment and Prevention... |
The Leaf Rating shown above applies to natural remedies for cancer prevention studies. There are no large clinical trials done with natural remedies for cancer treatment. Most cancer treatment studies are done in lab settings and animals. |
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