Supplements to fight Cancer

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Supplements in alphabetical order: Amino Acids, Algae, Arame, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Chlorella, Coenzime Q10 (CQ10), Copper, EPA (Fish Oil), Flax Seed Oil, Germanium, Gamma-Linolenic ACID (GLA), Hiziki / Hijiki, Kombu, Inositol, Intravenous Vitamin C, Iodine, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nori, Spirulina, Vitamin C, Wakame, Water.

Amino Acids

Of the 20 standard amino acids, 10 are called essential amino acids because the human body cannot synthesize them from other compounds through chemical reactions, and they therefore must be obtained from food. Cysteine, tyrosine, histidine and arginine are considered as semiessential amino acids in children, because the metabolic pathways that synthesize these amino acids are not fully developed.

Beta Carotene

Carotene is often labeled as good for you. However, your body converts this yellow pigment to Vitamin A, and too much Vitamin A can be harmful to your body. Carotenemia or hypercarotenemia is excess carotene, but unlike excess vitamin A, carotene is non-toxic. Although hypercarotenemia is not particularly dangerous, it can lead to a yellowing of the skin (carotenodermia). It is most commonly associated with consumption of an abundance of carrots, but it also can be a medical sign of more dangerous conditions.

A randomized trial into the use of β-carotene and vitamin A for prevention of lung cancer had to be stopped early due to the apparent increase in the incidence of lung cancer in those with lung irritation from smoking or asbestos exposure

They can help you to:

Protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals
Provide a source of vitamin A
Enhance the functioning of your immune system
Help your reproductive system function properly

Most of the world’s synthetic supply of carotene comes from a manufacturing complex located in Freeport, Texas and owned by DSM. In Spain Vitatene produces natural beta carotene form Blakeslea trispora. In Australia, organic beta-carotene is produced by Aquacarotene Limited from dried marine algae Dunaliella salina grown in harvesting ponds situated in Karratha, Western Australia.

The following foods are particularly rich in carotenes

· Sweet potatoes

· Carrots

· Kale

· Spinach

· Cantaloupe melon[8]

· Turnip greens

· Winter squash

· Collard greens

· Cilantro

· Fresh thyme

· Goji berries

· Romaine lettuce

· Broccoli

Absorption from these foods is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble, and if the food is cooked for a few minutes until the plant cell wall splits and the color is released into any liquid.

Calcium

Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. A deficit can affect bone and tooth formation, while over retention can cause kidney stones. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are a well-known source of calcium. However, some individuals are allergic to dairy products and even more people, particularly those of non Indo-European descent, are lactose-intolerant, leaving them unable to consume dairy products. Others, such as vegans, avoid dairy products for ethical and health reasons.

Dairy products are not the ideal food for bone health. 100 g of high calcium green leafy vegetable such as kale, turnip greens or spring greens (young cabbage without a heart) will have at least as much beneficial effect on calcium balance as 200 g of milk or 100 g of cheddar cheese. Using the green stuff instead of the white stuff avoids the adverse effects of dairy fat on cardiovascular health. Dark green leafy vegetables will also protect and strengthen bone by raising blood pH and providing vitamin K and vitamin C. They are a good source of plant carotenes which meet the body’s needs for vitamin A safely and naturally. Green leafy vegetables are also high in foliate, which is very beneficial to general health. It is hard to imagine a food more supportive of bone health than kale or spring greens. Casein actually activate the growth of cancer tumor. Please see on this site my post on ” the China Study”

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For more information, visit: http://www.vegsource.com/articles/walsh_diet_bone.htm

Fortunately, many other good sources of calcium exist. These include seaweeds such as kelp, wakame and hijiki; nuts and seeds (like almonds and sesame); blackstrap molasses; beans; oranges; amaranth; collard greens; okra; rutabaga; broccoli; dandelion leaves; kale; sardines; and fortified products such as orange juice and soy milk. The calcium content of most foods can be found in the USDA National Nutrient Database.

Calcium is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, and calcium requirements must be met throughout life. Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures. Calcium has also been found to assist in the production of lymphatic fluids.

Calcium supplements are used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies. There are conflicting recommendations about when to take calcium supplements. However, most experts agree that no more than 500 mg should be taken at a time because the percent of calcium absorbed decreases as the amount of calcium in the supplement increases.[4] It is recommended to spread doses throughout the day, with the last dose near bedtime. Recommended daily calcium intake varies from 1000 to 1500 mg, depending upon the stage of life. The best time to take calcium is before going to bed for a better assimilation.

Recently an observational cohort study found that high calcium and vitamin D intake was associated with “lower risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer.

CoenzimeQ10 (Coq10)

This vitamin-like substance is, by nature, present in all human cells and responsible for the production of the body’s own energy. In each human cell food energy is converted into energy for our body in the mitochondria with the aid of CoQ10. 95% of all our body’s energy requirements (ATP) are converted with the aid of CoQ10.

Apart from being a cofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, CoQ10 serves as an important antioxidant in both mitochondria and lipid membranes, where it protects our cells in their battle against the destructive effects of free radicals. In human LDL ( so called bad fat) it affords protection against the oxidative modifications of LDL themselves, reducing the risk of coronary disease.

CoQ10 is essential in vitamin E regeneration and also inhibits protein and lipid oxidation in cell membranes, and helps to minimize oxidative injury to DNA.

.CoQ10 is an integral part of the respiratory chain and thereby located exactly where the free radicals are generated, in the mitochondria. It is also being investigated as a treatment for cancer, and as relief from cancer treatment side effects

Partial and complete regression of breast cancer in patients in relation to dosage of coenzyme Q10.(1)

_{(1) Lockwood K, Moesgaard S, Folkers K. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1994 Mar 30;199(3):1504-8.}

Apparent partial remission of breast cancer in ‘high risk’ patients supplemented with nutritional antioxidants, essential fatty acids and coenzyme Q10. (2)

_{(2) Lockwood K, Moesgaard S, Folkers K Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1995 Jul 6;212(1):172-7.}

A systematic review of existing research had shown that CoQ10 provides some protection against cardiotoxicity or liver toxicity during cancer treatment

_{(3) Roffe L, Schmidt K, Ernst E. School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK..}

A relation between a CoQ 10 deficiency and increase rate of breast cancer had been also found (1)

_{(1) Activities of vitamin Q10 in animal models and a serious deficiency in patients with cancer.Folkers}_{K, Osterborg A, Nylander M, Morita M, Mellstedt H.}

Positive clinical effects of oral Q10 supplementation have been observed in double-blind trials, especially in chronic heart failure. No important adverse effects have been reported from experiments using daily supplements of up to 200 mg Q10 for 6-12 months and 100 mg daily for up to 6 years. (1)

_{(1) Coenzyme Q10 in health and disease. K Overvad, B Diamant, L Holm, G Hølmer, S A Mortensen and S Stender}

Caution: Statins drugs can reduce serum levels of coenzyme Q₁₀ by up to 50%.

Copper

Copper is an essential nutrient to all high plants and animals. In animals, including humans, it is found primarily in the bloodstream, as a co-factor in various enzymes, it is essential for your immune system increasing the number of T helpers cells and help the body to defend against cancer. Too little of it could be lethal and too much of it can cause serious diseases. The same problem occurs with zinc. Now copper is also an antagonist of zinc .This a dilemma for the treatment of cancer. Some practitioner will recommend the use of copper supplement; other will want to take it out of your diet…

I read avidly a great amount of researches on copper but could not make up my mind about it. I could not find any straight answer about it. Maybe at this point we owe to go back to simple wisdom. Eat right, eat organic and your body will take naturally what necessary for it’s own healing and we should stay in a medium range.

Here an interesting study on a cohort of more than 10 000 people who show that the

“Adjusted risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease was about four times higher for subjects in the highest serum copper quintile (>1.43 mg/liter) compared with those with normal levels. The excess mortality observed in subjects with low copper status suggests a U-shaped relation. No significant change in the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease was found for subjects with low or high baseline levels of serum zinc. However, a protective effect of a high zinc status on the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease is compatible with the data.” (1)

_{(1) American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 128, No. 2: 352-359}

EPA (Fish Oil)

Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body. Taking fish oil (in any form) can help regulate cholesterol in the body, because fish oil has high levels of Omega 3.

Fish oil and delinquency

Some studies were conducted on prisoners in England where the inmates were fed seafood which contains Omega-3 Fatty acids. It was observed that the high consumption of these fatty acids led to a drop in the homicide rates. Another study was conducted in Finland where they found that prisoners who were convicted of violence had lower levels of Omega Three Fatty Acids than normal. It was suggested that these kinds of fatty acids are responsible for the neuronal growth of the frontal cortex of the brain which, it is further alleged, is the seat of personal behavior.

Fish oil and Coronary Disease

The American Heart Association recommends the consumption of 1g of fish oil daily, preferably by eating fish, for patients with coronary heart disease.

Fish oil and cancer

“There is an ecological association between total and animal fat consumption and colorectal and breast cancer risk. Mortality data for breast and colorectal cancer for 24 European countries correlated, as expected, with the consumption of animal, but not vegetable, fat. There was an inverse correlation with fish and fish oil consumption, when expressed as a proportion of total or animal fat, and this correlation was significant for both male and female colorectal cancer and for female breast cancer, whether the intakes were in the current time period, or 10 years or 23 years before cancer mortality”.

_{(1) Fat, fish, fish oil and cancer. Br J Cancer. 1996 Jul;74(1):159-64.}

Actually there is a correlation between any animal protein intake to any form of cancer: See my post about the China Study and the incredible work of T Collin Campbell, please.

This is more irrefutable proof of the necessity for any patient suffering from coronary disease or cancer to stop immediately any consumption of animal fat or dairies.Anyway: The protective effect of EPA can be found also in Flax seed oil as you will see now.

Caution

If you want to take some fish oil supplement you should know a few things first.
Most of the capsules containing Fish oil unfortunately contain a rancid product
which has lost most of l its anti-oxidizing properties. Now from an evaluation on
Fish oil supplements it was found that most of the product where contaminated
with PCB, dioxin and other highly cancerigenic chemicals which store
themselves in animal fatty tissue. Mercury is in high concentration in fatty
fish and raises blood pressure.

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For information on the ratings of Fish oil for purity and concentration, please see:

http://www.nutrasource.ca and look for only five stars rated oils.

Flax Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant. Flaxseed oil and flaxseed contain substances that promote good health. When it is very fresh, refrigerated and unprocessed is suitable for human consumption, and is used as a nutritional supplement. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), which appears to be beneficial for preventing heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and a great number of other health conditions.

It promotes an appropriate balance of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet as these two substances work together to promote health. These essential fatty acids appear to be particularly important for cognitive and behavioral function as well as normal growth and development. This oil is oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid.

Flax Seed and High Cholesterol

People who follow a Mediterranean diet tend to have higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. The Mediterranean or Cretans diet consists of a healthy balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. I leave in the island of Crete with my wife for an all winter and I have seen one of the strongest people I ever meet specially the elderly.

The islanders where getting theirs calories mostly from vegetables, a lot of nuts and few fruits; mostly oranges, dry grapes and lemons rich in vitamin C. Once a week they will go to the market and get few eggs, eventually fish if it was fresh and available and they will kill a pig once a year for Christmas. A very coarse grounded bread was available once a week and you will have to dip it in water, wine or in a wonderful olive oil from theirs fields, just cold pressed like 2 000 years ago. Everything was organic and healthy. Another factor also that was never outlined by researcher writing on the Mediterranean diet is that people will use to be tiredness walkers. Cars where a luxury and social bonds where very strong, specially family ties, so people will walk kilometers just to visit each others.

They had a very good diet at the time. Theirs diet is changing now from what I heard, following our disastrous Western diet with this result already noticeable in the 80’s

“Mean cholesterol concentration has risen by 36% over 26-y; dietary intake has changed: consumption of meat, fish, and cheese has increased and consumption of bread, fruit, and potatoes has decreased.”

_{(1) A Kafatos, I Kouroumalis, I Vlachonikolis, C Theodorou and D Labadarios}

_{Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece.}

Flax seed oil like Olive oil increase you’re your good cholesterol and low your bad cholesterol. I am referring only to Organic product of course.

Flax Seed and Arthritis

Several studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce tenderness and pain in joints,

Flax Seed and Asthma

Several studies reported an anti-inflammatory effect on patient’s lungs

Flax Seed and High Blood Pressure

Flax seed is well known by now, after several researches for its high blood pressure lowering capacities and also for its beneficial effect on all your lipid metabolism..

_{(1) The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 87, No. 4 1527-1532}

Flax Seed and Heart Disease

People who eat an ALA-rich diet are less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack. The best ways to help prevent and treat heart disease is to eat a low-fat diet and to replace foods rich in saturated and trans-fat with those that are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (including omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil) See Discoveries..

Caution: However it s seem that Flax seed do not lower triglycerides as well as Fish Oil does. ₍₁₎

_{(1) SC Cunnane, MJ Hamadeh, AC Liede, LU Thompson, TM Wolever, and DJ Jenkins}_{Nutritional attributes of traditional flaxseed in healthy young adults.}

Flax Seed and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Recent animal studies have found that ALA (such as from flaxseed oil) may actually be more effective than EPA and DHA found in fish oil supplements, not very surprising!

Flax Seed and Breast Cancer

Women who switch to foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to develop breast cancer. Women who have a deficiency of it could develop breast cancer. The mechanism had been well investigated in laboratory and animal study. The most clamorous proof was brought by T Collin Campbell in The China Study an epidemiological study on more than 850 million peopleThis may also prevent the spread of cancer cells in others part of the body with the help of several nutrients like: vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, and coenzyme Q10 just to cite a few.

Flax Seed and Depression

People who don’t get sufficient Omega -3 fatty acids could suffers from depression because they helps the brain cells to communicate to each others and are also important components of nerve cell membranes.

“Epidemiological studies in various countries and in the United States in the last century suggest that decreased n-3 fatty acid consumption correlates with increasing rates of depression” ₍₁₎

_{(1) JR Hibbeln and N Salem Jr Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics and Biochemistry,}_{DICBR, National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, MD 20852, USA}

Major depression is associated with lower omega-3 fatty acid levels in patients with recent acute coronary syndromes. ₍₁₎

_{(1) N. Frasure-SmithBiological Psychiatry, Volume 55, Issue 9, Pages 891-896}

Flax Seed and Menstrual Pain

From a study of nearly 200 Danish women, it was found that those with the highest dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids had the mildest symptoms of discomfort during menstruation.

Germanium

Dr. Lynell Braught

http://www.staytuned.ws/germanium.html

…..Many new discoveries about what germanium actually does in the body are being reported all the time. Researchers have sound that germanium is very necessary for optimal health.*

Germanium is one of the minerals that helps to raise the level of activity in may of our internal organs.* It actually facilitates oxygen uptake in the organ to make the organ more healthy and usable. It also assists in expelling harmful pollutants and and helps stop many germ activities in the organ*.

Germanium, being a very important mineral to the electrical fields of the body, readily accepts and gives up electrons.* It serves as an electrical semiconductor, helping to correct distortions in the electrical fields in the body.* In the Far East, use of acupuncture germanium levels are very important to facilitate the stimulation of the acupuncture points and their electrical charge functions*.

If the body is very low in germanium, the nerve impulses have a hard time maintaining their normal function.* Germanium is known to be in low proportions when you have a compromised immune system. It is also quite common for germanium to be low if you have cancer or symptoms of low energy. …in this state, the body cannot transfer the electrical impulses around to maintain optimal health within the individual cells.*

By increasing the germanium levels within the body, the electrical transfer can become more normalized*. Many bacterial, viral, and fungal infections may be present when germanium levels are low. This stems from the inability of the body’s electrical system to transfer electrons to these particular problems because all of the above problems (i.e., bacterial) maintain an open electron chain within their function.* If an electron can be transferred to them, it will cause them to break up, die, and pass out of the body.* If the germanium level is low, then this electron transference may not happen. This is some of the newest information becoming available on this mineral.*

Some symptoms of germanium deficiency may include: asthma, cancer (breast, lung, and bladder), cardiac insufficiency, hypertension, hepatic cirrhosis, leukemia, neuralgia, nephritis, neurotic disorders, and softening of brain tissue.*

For more information read a post/ article on Germanium

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)

Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied in a wide variety of disorders, particularly those affected by metabolic products of essential fatty acids.

One study found that GLA supplements provided both: subjective and objective improvement in 21 cases of untreatable cancer.

_{(1) Dr Altus van der Merve.}_{University of Pretoria. South Africa}

As a consequence of adjuvant systemic treatment, a marked decrease in the death rate from breast cancer has been observed in the United Kingdom and USA, despite the steady increase in the incidence of the disease.

One of the first researcher to promote the use of Gamma Linolenic Acid to fight cancer was a German chemist, pharmacologist and physicist Dr. Johanna Budwig (30 September 1908–19 May 2003) who believed that cancer is easily treatable through a specially-designed diet. Dr.Max Gerson has also studied, applied and written about having success treating cancer through her diet and other methods.

The so-called Budwig Diet is based around regular consumption of a blend of flaxseed, flaxseed oil, and quark or cottage cheese. Flaxseed is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linolenic acid, which is one of omega-3 fatty acids.

This essential fatty acid must be part of a healthy diet, as the body cannot synthesize linolenic acid itself. Quark or cottage cheese serves as a source of sulphurated amino acids to bind with and solubilize the fatty acids, and thereby improve its absorption by the body.

The Budwig Diet also bans consumption of animal and hydrogenated fats, foods high in preservatives, meats, and especially sugar. Flaxseed oils must be cold pressed and unprocessed.

Please read the article on Dr. Johanna Budwig for more information.

Inositol

The Inositol Benefits:

Inositol is a substance found as a primary component in vitamin B-complex and is used by the body’s cell membranes. Inositol is a facilitator of nerve transmission and assists in transporting fats within the body. Inositol is chemically different than inositol hexaniacinate, a form of vitamin B3.

Inositol Benefits – Inositol works with the nutrients mentioned above to help minimize the build up of fats in the liver. As such, Inositol is often used to treat a variety of liver problems.

Inositol Benefits – Inositol is also used for diabetes, and to lower blood cholesterol levels…indeed, those who consume a diet low in inositol are more prone to having elevated cholesterol. (This is why high fiber diets are often advised by experts for those who need to reduce their cholesterol).

Other Inositol Benefits:

Inositol Benefits – Inositol plays an important role in maintaining cell membranes. This is particularly true of highly specialized cell membranes, such as the brain, bone marrow, eye and intestines. In addition to facilitating communication between nerve cells and helping to transport fats throughout the body, inositol is said to promote hair growth and control estrogen levels.

Inositol Benefits – It may also have a role as an anticancer agent. Signs of inositol deficiency include hair loss, eczema, high cholesterol, constipation, and eye problems. People who consume a great deal of caffeine or take antiobiotics for long periods of time may have an increased need for inositol, because both of these substances interfere with its effectiveness.

Inositol Benefits – Inositol supplements are often used to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety. Since neurotransmitters like serotonin (which is related to feelings of calm and well-being) depend on inositol to function, it may play an important role in preventing and eliminating mood disorders. Clinical evidence suggests that large doses (12-18 grams) of inositol can decrease the frequency and severity of panic attacks, improve symptoms of depression and increase attention in patients with attention deficit disorder. This nutrient is also often used to counter depression; indeed, seratonin (a crucial brain neurotransmitter linked to our moods) needs inositol for proper functioning.

Anti Cancer Properties:

Inositol Benefits – Inositol, in fact, exists in all human cells, where it plays a pivotal role in cell proliferation and differentiation, both vital functions. Current studies at various Institutes and Universities are investigating this nutrient for possible anti-cancer properties…the initial results seem to be promising, but more time and futher studies will be needed to see what the research concludes.

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Source : http://www.inositol.net

For more information on Inositol please read this good research:

Cancer Inhibition by Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP₆) and Inositol:

From Laboratory to Clinic at : http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/133/11/3778S

Efficacy of IP6 + inositol in the treatment of breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: prospective, randomized, pilot clinical study

Iodine

As read in “Cancer Diagnosis. What to do next”

“Iodine has anticarcinogenic properties and may help protect against breast cancer. Iodine may also lower one’s cancer risk by fortifying the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency is the second most common malnutrition in the world, with about 400 million people suffering from the condition. Iodine is a part of the structure of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which regulate the body’s energy usage and numerous body functions.

Iodine’s effects are far reaching, since the metabolism of all the body’s cells-except for brain cells- is influenced by thyroid hormones. White blood cells may use the conversion of iodide to iodine to produce free radicals, which help kill infectious organism. This is particularly important in advanced-cancer patients, many of whom die from infection because their immune systems are depressed.”

The traditionalists see the RDA of approximately 150 mcg per day as appropriate and necessary. Amounts above 1 mg (1000 mcg) would be seen as excessive and potentially toxic. And the primary criterion for determining excess would be thyroid function, especially increases in TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a common blood test used to measure thyroid function).

From this point of view, the traditionalists view most Americans as getting sufficient iodine from their daily diets, and the primary concern is Iodine Toxicity, which requires being careful that people do not consume too much iodine.

In contrast, the Orthoiodosupplementation point of view sees the RDA as too low, with 6.5 – 12.5 mg of iodine seen as necessary for total body health for most people. Amounts of iodine up to 50 mg (and sometimes more) may be necessary for brief periods of time to restore iodine sufficiency.

Iodine Loading Test

The Iodine Loading Test was developed for measuring whole body sufficiency. It is based on the assumption that the normally functioning human body has a mechanism to retain ingested iodine until whole body sufficiency for iodine is achieved. As body iodine increases, a larger percentage of the iodine ingested is excreted. Whole body sufficiency for iodine is arbitrarily defined as 90 per cent or more of the ingested iodine/iodide load of 50 mg being recovered in a 24-hour urine collection.

How Much Iodine?

The Orthoiodosupplementation approach advocated by Abraham, et al, has only been active since the late 1990s. The ideas are being currently tested in clinical practice, in small scale studies, and by carefully examining past research and historical uses of iodine. There have not yet been any large-scale, highly controlled studies specifically designed to test the assumptions of this approach.

At this point, there is significant disagreement on how much iodine is ideal and what the consequences are of various levels of iodine.

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For more information on Iodine please see: http://www.iodine4health.com/

Manganese

Manganese is an essential trace element and is necessary for good health. Manganese can be found in several food items, including grains and cereals, and is found in high amounts in other foods, such as tea.

Manganese, which is concentrated mainly in the liver, skeleton, pancreas, and brain, is considered important because it is used to make several key enzymes in the body and activates others. For example, one of the enzymes made from manganese is called superoxide dismutase (SOD), an antioxidant facilitator. Antioxidants help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, the destructive fragments of oxygen produced during normal metabolic processes. As these rogue particles travel through the body, they cause damage to cells and genes by stealing electrons from other molecules—a process referred to as oxidation.

Manganese may also have some anticancer activity as well as a number of other important functions. It is believed to play a role in cholesterol and carbohydrate metabolism, thyroid function, blood sugar control, and the formation of bone, cartilage, and skin. Manganese may also decrease the risk of colon cancer by raising levels of the SOD enzyme, which has antioxidant effects.

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For more information on Manganese anti cancer properties, please read this study:

http://breast-cancer-research.com/content/8/4/R45

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms. It functions as a cofactor for a number of enzymes that catalyze important chemical transformations in the global carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles Thus, molybdenum-dependent enzymes are not only required for human health, but also for the health of our ecosystem.

Water the Essential Nutrient

We can go without food for weeks, but without water we die of dehydration in a few days. Over two-thirds of our body is water, yet most of us don’t clearly understand the importance of drinking plain water.

Water is the most abundant compound in the human body and is necessary for: the digestion of food, for the transport of food to the tissues, for the elimination of body wastes, for the circulation of body fluids ( like blood and lymph ), for a lubricant in the joints and internal organs –keeping them moist permitting the passage of substances between the cells and blood vessels — and for the regulation of body temperature.

Water is part of the blood system holding dissolved minerals, like calcium and magnesium in solution, making them available to body tissues where they are required for proper health.

Most of us have heard or read about these many functions of water, yet ironically most of us are suffering from dehydration. We have been led to believe that only when we experience a “dry mouth” must we be lacking adequate water. This medical misunderstanding has resulted in pervasive, chronic dehydration with subsequent health problems.

A recent book, “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water”, by Feereydoon Batmanghelidj, a medical doctor, thoroughly explains the forgotten physiological importance of plain water and the body’s many signals of dehydration.

When plain water is plentiful, blood viscosity, joint cartilage, blood capillaries, digestion, the ATP energy system and the spinal column, all work in an efficient, easy manner. However, when water consumption is limited, the body robs some areas to protect different tissues and organs, which results in pain, tissue damage, and variety of common health problems.

Some of the problems treated and alleviated with adequate water intake are: asthma, allergies, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, headaches, migraines, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritic joint pain, angina pain and intermittent claudication pains (cramp- like pain in the legs due to insufficient blood supply).

As people age, they lose their thirst sensation and become gradually, chronically dehydrated. All too frequently we tend to confuse thirst with hunger and instead of drinking water we eat, leading to weight gain.

Also, peak performance is dependent on water, the essential nutrient. One example I read about several years ago illustrates this. Two European mountain climbing teams were competing. One team was in far better physical condition than the other team, but was unable to win. After a while the frustrated, defeated team started to carefully study the other team’s every move. The only thing that they found was that after so many minutes of climbing each team member drank water. Copying this water drinking habit now resulted in victory. No longer were they lacking the sustained energy needed. Optimum water consumption was the key.

The physiological effects of drinking plain water is not the same as drinking beverages that contain water like: juices, sodas, coffee and tea. In fact, some of these liquids, coffee and tea, contain dehydrating agents (caffeine and theophylline) which stimulate the central nervous system while at the same time creating a strong diuretic action on the kidneys.

Your body needs a minimum of 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Remember, alcohol, juice, sodas, coffee, and tea don’t count as water. Dr. Batmanghelidj recommends one glass a half hour before each meal and a similar amount 2-1/2 hours after each meal with an extra glass taken before the heaviest meal or before going to bed. As an experiment, record the number of glasses of water you drink over a normal 3-day period. You’ll be amazed.

Most of us think we are drinking far more water than we actually do. In fact, 3 to 4 glasses at most is what people usually find, far short of the 6 to 8. Try it for yourself and see.

Thirst should be satisfied at all times with water. The more we pay attention to the body’s constant need for water the healthier we will be. Having a “dry mouth” is the last outward sign of extreme dehydration which can easily be avoided by following the above advise. Also,many medications actually dehydrate the body, leading to more severe problems.

Keep in mind, the human body is roughly composed of 25 percent solid matter and 75 percent water.

Water — plain, properly filtered water — is an overlooked and essential nutrient and may be your missing ingredient to a healthier, more vibrant, and longer life

Water and Cancer

It is estimated 60% to 80% of all cancers are environmental in origin. There is a growing consensus that the majority of cancers are caused by chemical carcinogens in the environment, and hence, ultimately preventable. Several studies have demonstrated the presence of chemical carcinogens in surface, ground water, and municipally-treated drinking water. In addition, trihalomethanes (THM’s) can actually be produced during the chlorine treatment of our drinking water.

In short, the amount of chemical compounds discharged in our water, directly or indirectly, is staggering. “Over 2100 organic and inorganic drinking water contaminants have been identified in U.S. drinking water supplies since 1974. Out of these 2100, 190 of the contaminants have confirmed adverse health effects, whether carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens or toxic.

Even with the EPA drinking water standards, we cannot be assured that the tap water we are drinking is not going to weaken our immune system or lead to cancer. Many cancer-causing agents take twenty to thirty years before the effects show up. Each of us is metabolically different and reacts to carcinogenic agents in a unique way. Epstein sums it up, “There is no threshold for chemical carcinogens.”

Information on a variety of carcinogenic agents in drinking water-fluoridation, chlorination and asbestos– will be represented later. However, before looking at these, there is some fascinating research based on positive substances in drinking water that actually can help protect us from cancer. This research centers on four factors: total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, pH, and silica.

Burton and Cornhill analyzed the drinking water in 100 largest cities in the United States. They found a 10% to 25% reduction in the amount of cancer deaths if the drinking water contained a moderately high level of TDS (around 300 mg/L), if the water was hard, if the water had an alkaline pH (above 7.0) and if the water had 15 mg/L of silica.

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For more information http://www.keywater.com/default.asp

Herbs and Algae for Cancer

Algae

The first use of seaweed to treat cancer in Western medicine was in the 1960s, when something called Algasol T331 was used in Italy. According to a paper presented in 1966 by Claudio & Standardo, 68% of 162 patients made a good recovery following intramuscular injections. The good recovery seems to have been improved well-being following chemotherapy, including increasing appetite and hair growth. Unfortunately, no further research was done.

algae1 In the 1980s, work was done on VivaNatural, a health-food supplement based on a folk remedy for cancer in rural area of Japan. It was studied in a series of animal models. Again, it appeared to be effective, showing more antitumor effect than several conventional cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and again research interest seemed to end. In other laboratories, brown seaweed extracts have shown inhibition of cancer cells grown in cell culture, inhibition of cancer growth in animals who have been given chemical carcinogens and in animals who have had tumors transplanted into them.Four studies have used powdered seaweed incorporated into rat food, and found that the seaweed-supplemented diet was associated with a delay in time to tumor development and fewer tumors per tumor bearing animal. Other work has focused on particular constituents of kelp, such as fucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide found only in brown seaweeds and some bacteria.

algae2 Another line of research has focused on alginic acid. Several studies have also found that kelp extracts appeared to show some activity against HIV in cell culture.Kombu (Laminaria japonica and other species of the genus) and Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) contain something that is said to cause cancer cells to self-destruct. It has only been recently discovered in Japan that this substance is fucoidan, a complex polysaccharide, one of many polysaccharides found in kelps and other seaweeds.In research in Japan, fucoidan administered to cancer cells in a laboratory dish were virtually wiped out within 72 hours. The process by which these cells withered away was self-induced, in that the DNA within each of the cancer cells was broken down by digestive enzymes contained in the cells themselves. This process is known by the technical term “apoptosis”.

Arame

Organic Arame is perhaps one of the most nutritious foods that nature can provide. The benefits of Arame and organic Arame are wide ranging. Arame comes mainly from the cold waters off the coast of South Korea, though sub species can be found in Alaska and California. The Koreans have been using organic Arame in their diets for many years.

Arame is a brown marine algae rich in many types of marine minerals, including: iodine, zinc, manganese, vitamin K and folate. Normally, organic arame is sun dried for several days before packaging. Arame is harvested in the spring when ocean nutrient levels are at an annual maximum.

Benefits of Arame range from wellness support, to a stronger immune system, to better hair, skin, and nails. Many of those who make organic Arame part of their every diet also feel that it boosts libido for both men and women.

Arame is also a good source of Lignans, which help fight cancer. Due to the many health benefits of Arame, it has been the focus of several anti-cancer and cancer prevention studies. Also, organic Arame is one of the most expensive sea vegetables available.

Chlorella

Chlorella is a type of single-cell green algae. It is a major component of phytoplankton, which are very small free-floating aquatic plants found in plankton. Chlorella is a popular food supplement, especially in Japan, and is sold as a nutritional supplement in the United States and Canada. There are several species of chlorella, but those most commonly found in supplements are Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella pyrenoidosa.

General Use

Chlorella contains high levels of chlorophyll, protein, iron, vitamins C and B12, beta carotene, and 19 amino acids.

Several studies have indicated that chlorella may be effective in treating some types of cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), fibromyalgia syndrome, and in boosting the immune system and detoxifying the body. As is often the case with alternative therapies, there are several studies that dispute the effectiveness of chlorella in treating these medical conditions.

Chlorella and Cancer

Chlorella’s ability to fight cancer cells has been shown in several scientific studies, although the exact mechanisms of how it works are not known. Several scientists believe chlorella stimulates the activity of T-cells—important for antibody immunity—and macrophages, which are large cells that protect against infection by removing waste products, harmful microorganisms, and other toxins from the bloodstream. Increasing the production of T-cells and macrophages increases interferon levels in the body, enhancing the immune system’s ability to fight invading substances such as viruses, bacteria, and chemicals. Interferon is an immune related protein produced by the body, which performs antiviral and antitumor activities.

Studies in laboratory animals suggest some substances in chlorella may reduce bone marrow suppression in patients taking the anticancer drug fluorouracil. In doing this, chlorella may increase the white blood cell and platelet counts, which reduces the risk of infection and bleeding, respectively.

Studies have also shown chlorella can significantly reduce cholesterol levels in laboratory animals. Studies are currently underway to see if it has the same effect on human cholesterol levels.

Chlorella may also help reduce blood pressure in some people with hypertension (high blood pressure). A study reported in the March 2003 issue of Original Internist showed that treatment with 10 grams of chlorella daily for three months significantly improved blood pressure in 25% of the patients.

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For more information see: http://www.answers.com/topic/chlorella?cat=health

Hijiki / Hiziki

A high protein seaweed loaded with well balanced minerals. It contains calcium, iron, vitamins A, B1 and B12. Arame, which has a milder flavor, can be used in its place.

Kombu

Kombu is used in China and Japan for thyroid conditions and high blood pressure. It contains potassium, iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, niacin, vitamins A, B2 and C, also it contains alginic acid that absorbs toxic metallic elements out of the body.

Nori

The Chinese call it zicai, the Japanese call it amanori or Nori, the Koreans call it kim, Farmed in Japan, it’s sold dried, in sheets. Porphyra, commonly known as nori, is the most widely consumed seaweed in the world.

Porphyra lacks cellulose in the cell wall, making nori easy to digest.

The vitamin C content of nori, or prepared Porphyra, is greater than in raw oranges. The vitamin A content is comparable to that of spinach, and nori has fairly high amounts of vitamin B in general. The amount of free and proteinaceous amino acids in this algae are roughly similar to that of vegetables. Porphyra also contains a high amount of arginine, a basic amino acid which is generally found in animal protein.

. It also contains an abundant amount of taurine which is known to be effective for liver activity, especially in preventing the occurrence of gallstone disease and for controlling blood cholesterol levels. Nori also contains relatively high amounts of essential trace elements, such as zinc, which is essential for certain enzyme functions. Manganese, copper and selenium are present in Porphyra and essential for the metabolic processes of organisms.

Nori maintains skin health, can reduce phlegm, and lower cholesterol. It’s rich in fiber, low in fat.

Spirulina

It contains:

60-70% protein with a good amino acid profile, higher in protein than any other food

16-20% carbohydrate

2-3% fat

7-9% water

5-8% minerals, including iron, calcium and many others; the iron present is easily absorbed by humans, which is not always the case with iron from other plant sources Vitamins: beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), some vitamins of the B complex, E and K .

Its outstanding nutritional profile of phytonutrients also includes essential fatty acids, including the rare essential fatty acid GLA, the nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), and phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, chlorophyll (blood purifier), and phycocyanin, a protein pigment known to inhibit cancer and to have anti-viral properties.

Wakame

Wakame is particularly rich in this fucoidan. One has to eat Kombu or Wakame raw or dried without heating. It is interesting to note that Okinawa, Japan has the lowest cancer mortality rate in Japan where the people eat their Kombu mostly uncooked, in contrast other parts of Japan where it is used mostly in cooking. However, in general, breast cancer rates are lower in Japan than in western countries, and this may be due to seaweed consumption.

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For more information on Algae see: http://seaweed.ucg.ie/default.lasso

Soon I will have to continue my list with the following supplements: ( somebody help me !!)

Amygdalin / Lartrile / Vitamin B17
Astragalus
Cat’s Claw
Echinacea
Essiac
Flavanoids
Garlic
Ginko Biloba
GInseng
Grape Seed Extract / Pycnogenols
Green Tea
Haelan 851
Hansi
Hoxsey Herbs
Iscador
Larch Arabinogalactan
Maitake Mushrooms
Pau D’Arco
Pectin
Silymarin
Tumeric