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Does Cranberry Mossberry help against cancer?

Does Cranberry Mossberry help against cancer? Cranberries contain compounds called proanthocyanidins that may prevent bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall, which could cause urinary infections. Human studies suggest possible benefit in some populations including prostate cancer patients, but overall evidence is mixed. Cranberry may also prevent bacteria H. pylori  a major factor in peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Although lab studies suggest activity against several types of cancer cells, these properties have yet to be evaluated in human studies. Regarding anticancer effects, lab studies suggest cranberry juice extract and isolated compounds may inhibit various types of cancer cells,

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Does CLA help against cancer?

Does CLA help against cancer? A famous compound that you can buy off the shelf, animal studies suggest Conjugated Linoleic Acid, or CLA, supplementation may improve insulin sensitivity and blood lipid profiles, decrease body fat, and reduce risks for cancer and cardiovascular disease as well as prevent and treat cancer. Although animal studies suggest CLA has antioxidant properties and may reduce cancer risk, studies in humans are limited and mixed. Therefore, clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness are needed. CLA supplements have been marketed for weight control and to prevent cancer. Animal studies suggest that CLA may play a role to decrease rapid increase

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Does Comfrey help against cancer?

Does Comfrey help against cancer? Comfrey has not been shown to treat or prevent cancer. Cases of liver toxicity have been reported with its use too treat cancer. This claim is not backed by research. Comfrey contains compounds that are toxic to the liver and can cause liver cancer. Check our video out now on our Youtube channel to find out more about #Comfrey and #Cancer. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell to be updated weekly with news concerning Cancer Restorative Medicine. For more info, contact us at our brand new NY Hell’s Kitchen clinic at

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Does Colloidal Silver help against cancer?

Does Colloidal Silver help against cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Colloid silver is a formulation of liquid that contains silver particles. The alleged use of it to treat Cancer was not supported by scientific studies. In studies, test tube labs indicate anti-cancer effects, but no human data supports the use of oral colloidal silver. Despite lack of evidence, it is being promoted as a cure for cancer. The harmful drug effects report in one patient with Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with complex cytogenetic abnormalities resulting in death.

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Does Chinese Asparagus work against cancer?

Does Chinese Asparagus work against cancer? Asparagus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for various conditions, human studies have not been conducted. There is an alleged use to treat cancer. In the laboratory setting, Chinese asparagus extracts slowed the growth of isolated lung cancer cells, and protected liver cells from alcohol toxicity. laboratory research shows some activity against isolated lung cancer cell lines but human data is needed. In lung cancer cells, the active compound in the plant asparagus showed to be moderate cytotoxicity which means a toxic agent against the cancer cell, and it also decreased the production

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Does Chamomile help against cancer?

Does Chamomile help against cancer? Chamomile is used as a mouthwash, to treat mucositis which means when the mouth is inflamed and sore due to cancer treatment of radiation and chemotherapy. Clinical trials show conflicting results for this use. A more recent study did not find benefit with Chamomille when used as an oral solution and did not actually help. More research is needed. A chamomile mouthwash reduced 5-fluorouracil-induced mucositis in hamsters , but data from human studies are not consistent. In patients with head and neck cancer, a water based solution of  Chamomile did not prevent mucositis during chemo-radiotherapy although preliminary

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