According to Conscious Lifestyle Mag, diet and natural supplements play an important role in the efficiency of cancer treatment plans; however, no supplement can cure cancer on its own, despite numerous claims of so-called “miraculous remedies”. But, supplements and anti-cancer herbs can certainly make a useful addition to the cancer therapy your oncologist has prescribed.
The Power of Supplements
Supplements are highly recommendable for cancer patients because of their numerous advantages. Some of them are:
- Supply the body with important nutrients
- Enhance the immunity
- Cleanse the body from toxins
- Target and destroy tumor and stem cells
Cancer patients can significantly benefit from quality supplements and powerful healing herbs. And, it is also important they supply their body with anti-cancer minerals and vitamins. Therefore, your diet needs to be optimal, i.e. rich in whole foods. Patients who undergo chemo or radiation should know that no chemo meds are able to remove tumor and stem cells and this is why they need the right supplementation.
If you decide to use a supplement, you should know that there is a wide array to choose from; however, they cannot all be good for you. You doctor should advise you for the best supplement, according to the type of cancer you have. RGCC testing is a beneficial method to determine the herbs and supplements to which the stem and tumor cells of the cancer you have will respond the most.
The 4 Basic Anti-Cancer Supplements
In most cases, as explained on Conscious Lifestyle Mag, you can take these supplements without any testing or prescriptions. But, still take into account the tests or your doctor’s recommendations to ensure finding the most suitable options for you. Let us take a look at each of the four supplements in detail below:
- Vitamin C
This vitamin is considered to be one of the most potent supplements for a strong immunity and for fighting off cancer growth. In lower doses, it can strengthen the immune system whereas higher dosages help destroy cancerous cells. It does this by producing a deadly hydrogen peroxide inside the tumors and thus, causes them to self-destruct. So, oral vitamin C is a great supplement for everyone, not just for cancer patients. It can help you prevent and treat cancer. Most people require from 1000 to 12000 mg of vitamin C per day; even though the US RDA is 500 mg (this is only an amount sufficient to avert scurvy). For cancer patients or people who want to lower their risk of cancer, the amount needs to be higher. The former are recommended to go with 8000 mg per day and the latter with 4000.
- Vitamin D3
This is the most bioavailable form of vitamin D and research shows that it is beneficial for more than 200 genes in the body and that it can lower inflammation, stop the growth of cancer, and lead to self-induced death of the cancer cells. It is also necessary for the development of new and healthy cells. Low doses of this vitamin can be taken without any testing; however, for cancer patients, it is best to get the test and check your vitamin D levels and thus, determine the necessary dosage. This nutrient acts as a hormone in the body, rather than a vitamin.
- Parent essential oils- PEOs
PEOs are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from alpha-linoleic and linoleic acids. The developer of PEOs, Brian Peskin, considers them to be the only whole and fully-functional forms of these two pivotal fats which we need. They elevate the oxygen levels in the body and heal cell membranes. When the cell membranes in your body are strong, the cells absorb nutrients and remove waste much better. Thus, the fight against cancerous cells is stronger. Lack of PEOs in your diet may lower the oxygen in the cells.
- Pancreatic proteolytic enzymes
These enzymes are good for everyone, not just cancer patients; especially for people who have pancreatic insufficiency. This refers to the body’s inability to produce sufficient levels of pancreatic enzymes as a result of a poor diet, toxins, stress or other contributing factors. The enzyme production in your body can be determined with the help of blood or stool tests. Consult your doctor for amylase and lipase levels. The stool test helps measure elastase, an enzyme necessary for protein digestion and a vitamin sign of pancreatic function. These enzymes are pivotal for removing the fibrin from cancerous cells. This is the outer coating which keeps them safe from the immunity. Hence, by taking them, you will assist your immunity in tracking and destroying the bad cells easier. Go with enzyme formulations that are rich in enzymes like pancreatin, papain, lipase, amylase, bromelain, trypsin, and alpha chymotrypsin.
Want to learn about other important supplements if you happen to suffer from cancer? Check out this article!
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