Item Notes Research Item Link
curcumin (turmeric)  Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and apoptotic (tumor-cell killing). Important in many health areas. Note that the new Life Extension Super Bio-Curcumin has shown excellent absorption without requiring piperine (see piperine/Bioperine concerns).  curcumin
- curcumin summary 		LE  Super Bio-Curcumin
curcumin w/ Bioperine
full-spectrum turmeric
maitake D-fraction Excellent results in limited research thus far, but once again, follow-up has been weak. The maitake blend is from New Chapter, who believe that the whole maitake complex, including mycellium extract, is best. maitake survey
 		maitake D-fraction
maitake D-fraction liquid
maitake blend
IP-6  Extensive animal research and some human, with good results. IP6 overview IP6
pomegranate Juice is good, but capsules are best for high dosage without significant calories. Research is very promising. pomegranate .vs lung cancer pomegranate extract
wild blueberry w/pomegranate
resveratrol Lab research over the last decade suggests this compound (typically found in grapes) has many anti-cancer properties. resv/cancer survey
resv .vs bladder/prostate cancers		 trans-resveratrol, 100mg
resveratrol + grape seed extract
ashwagandha Several lab studies show impressive evidence of anti-cancer effects. This ayurvedic herb also seems to mitigate side-effects of chemotherapy.  research summary Sensoril_ashwagandha
theanine Recent research suggests strong anti-tumor properties and improvements in chemotherapy effects. summary theanine
cat's claw  The research is thin, but positive: anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. cat's claw Saventaro (cats claw)
coenzyme Q-10  As mentioned above, great results in very small studies, and little follow-up.  Like curcumin, shows positive results for many conditions. Q10 and cancer summary conenzyme Q-10
green tea Another multi-purpose nutrient, with good anti-cancer results in limited studies. green tea summary green tea
decaf green tea
green tea phytosome
lemon balm (melissa) Limited lab research shows strong anti-tumor properties of lemon balm oil. The herb itself shows benefits for mental clarity, mood, and Alzheimer's disease.  The stress formula listed at the right contains both lemon balm and theanine. lemon balm summary lemon balm leaf
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The Good Various supplements and dietary practices seem to have a pronounced cancer-preventative effect. Of these, many show promise for cancer therapy overall. *

The Not-So-Good Research, while there is a fair amount of it, is frustratingly shallow when herbs or nutrients are involved. For instance, large doses of Coenzyme Q-10 showed miraculous results in a small studies in 1993-1995 (study1, study2). However, to date no follow-up has been done. One can come to  cynical conclusions about the lack of follow-up to such intriguing data.

Cancer comes in many forms, and the substances listed here usually show positive results for a few cancer types.  Anyone with an interest in this topic should avail themselves of the growing body of knowledge about cancer on the Internet, starting with LEF (see Resources), and focusing on results specific to their cancer type. And as always, work with an sympathetic doctor.

Resources    The Life Extension foundation has an extensive protocol that discusses the various conventional and 'alternative' therapies. This is an excellent place to start research. In fact, no one should consider an anti-cancer regimen prior to serious study of this information.

Useful Nutrients As said, it is important to study the pertinent herb/nutrient research on cancer specific to cancer type. But good places to start are curcumin, maitake D-fraction, co-enzyme Q-10 , and
TOA-free Cat's claw.  IP-6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate) has also shown good results in trials. Recent research suggests resveratrol (also  near the top of the list for Longevity) is a strong cancer-inhibitor in lab tests. In general, recent research seems to be finding an association between inflammation and cancer, and many nutrients that show positive results are anti-infllammartory (often, COX-2 suppressors).

Cancer Supplements Table The table below summarizes the current research for nutritional and lifestyle effects on cancer, and provides one or more links to key research and related products. As always, this table should be taken only as a general guideline. Anyone embarking on a nutritional/exercise regimen should work with a sympathetic doctor, particularly if medications are also involved.
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