Aug 17, 2004 linus paulings claim, that he knew a cure for heart disease, cancer and infections, was greeted with ridicule. Oral megadoses of vitamin c ascorbic acid in cancer treatment. Jun 18, 2019 daily vitamin c supplementation can likely reduce the incidence of gastric, esophageal, oral, pharyngeal and cervical cancer, and vitamin c rich fruits may help prevent colon cancer and lung cancer pal et al. Jul 19, 20 in 1970, pauling published vitamin c and the common cold, urging the public to take 3,000 milligrams of vitamin c every day about 50 times the recommended daily allowance. A third book, vitamin c and cancer 1979 claims that high doses of vitamin c may be effective against cancer. Bob walked into my office the week after i had read vitamin c against cancer by h. In 1970, pauling published vitamin c and the common cold, urging the public to take 3,000 milligrams of vitamin c every day about 50 times the recommended daily. Cancer and vitamin c 1st edition qi chen margreet c m.
In this article we will elaborate on the newly found discoveries regarding vitamin k and its rapid emergence of it being an anticancer profile. So, one day, against the advice of his doctors, he left the hospital and closeted himself in his apartment for one month doing what he enjoyed mostreading humorous stories and. A discussion of the nature, causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer with special reference to the value of vitamin c, the 21stcentury edition paperback november 30, 2017. The book promoted the idea that taking large amounts of vitamin c could reduce the duration and severity of the common cold. Vitamin c breaks down to generate hydrogen peroxide, which. Pauling made vitamin c popular with the public 144 and eventually published two studies of a group of 100 allegedly terminal patients that claimed vitamin c increased survival by as much as four times compared to. Cancer and vitamin c explains the nature and known causes of one of the world s most feared and widespread diseases. Highdose vitamin c makes cancer treatment more effective. Vitamin c is used to treat and prevent vitamin c deficiency. His remarkable health claims concerned the substance we know as vitamin c.
On this basis, new recommendations are made on the daily intake of vitamin c. Cancer researchers have homed in on how highdose vitamin c kills cancer cells. These studies are discussed in hoffers book, and in cameron and paulings cancer and vitamin c revised edition, 1993. This new edition has an updated preface and appendices authored by stephen lawson. Association between vitamin c intake and lung cancer.
Townsend letter readers of this book will learn to distinguish the true facts about vitamin c from false factoids. Nov 11, 2019 vitamin c vitamin c occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. In light of the current covid19 pandemic, which was in full swing at the time of this interview, march 24, 2020, our discussion also includes some other strategies you can use to prevent and treat this and other respiratory illnesses. This has prompted renewed interest in the use of vitamin c as a cancer treatment. Initial studies in humans had promising results, but these studies were later found to be flawed.
Mar 31, 2017 highdose vitamin c makes cancer treatment more effective, trial shows written by ana sandoiu on march 31, 2017 common treatment options for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can. In case studies and statistics, here are the results of dr. Thomas levy, one of the leading experts on vitamin c, oxidative stress at the cellular level is the underlying cause of nearly every chronic degenerative disease that affects us. This concise springerbrief on vitamin c and cancer presents the latest findings on how vitamin c induces apoptosis. Linus paulings claim, that he knew a cure for heart disease, cancer and infections, was greeted with ridicule. Heart disease formerly practicing medicine without a license documents the amazing 12year, now 26 year, history of the linus pauling and matthias rath theory and the linus pauling therapy for reversing coronary heart disease. The real story is a timely and valuable clarion call that cuts through misleading blather and making a strong case for the orthomolecular use of vitamin c. Epidemiological studies evaluating the association between the intake of vitamin c and lung cancer risk have produced inconsistent results. People with gastrointestinal conditions and some types of cancer might be susceptible to vitamin c deficiency. Newbold is an orthomolecular psychiatrist and a very astute observer as well as a good writer. This book highlights recent advances on vitamin c and related topics.
Vitamin c is an essential part of a healthy immune system. While vaccines are now available for these illnesses, please remember this was not the case in the 1940s. It also weighs the value and limitations of various modes of treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy. Levy a leading expert on vitamin c, eloquently explains why vitamin c is so effective for cancer, heart disease, and many other health issues. This involves sitting in chair in a practitioners office for two hours. Another aspect of the book that is extremely important is what vitamin c can be used for. The high dose oral vitamin c protocol for cancer and viral. Scurvy, a severe vitamin c deficiency disease characterized by weakness, lethargy, easy bruising and bleeding, was particularly problematic for sailors on long voyages during the 16th century, where access to fresh fruits and vegetables was limited.
Daily vitamin c supplementation can likely reduce the incidence of gastric, esophageal, oral, pharyngeal and cervical cancer, and vitamin crich fruits may help prevent colon cancer and lung cancer pal et al. Oct 18, 2017 vitamin c is found in citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli and spinach. However, some contraindications caution should be used when two drugs or procedures are used together. Cancer breakthrough, handbook on vitamin c therapy for patients and doctors by vitamin c experts steven hickey,phd, and hiliary roberts, phd. Furthermore, we considered the encapsulation technique used in vitamin c preparation. Vitamin c may offer significant therapeutic benefits in the treatment of cancer. The text is exciting and a challenge to mainstream vitamin views. Vitamin c is found amply in the plant kingdom, often in large quantities that are distributed throughout the plant. In the case of permitted digital reproduction, please credit the national cancer institute as the source and link to the original nci product using the original products title. After an initial chapter providing a historical perspective, subsequent ch. Highdose vitamin c makes cancer treatment more effective, trial shows written by ana sandoiu on march 31, 2017 common treatment options for. Vitamin c is cytotoxic to cancer cells and im living proof. The book promoted the idea that taking large amounts of vitamin c could reduce the. Interest in using very high doses of vitamin c as a cancer treatment began as long ago as the 1970s when it was discovered that some properties of the vitamin may make it toxic to cancer cells.
Nov 05, 2015 vitamin c has multiple effects on cellular functions in addition to its anti or prooxidant functions, so it will be important to study the effects of highdose vitamin c on normal and immune cells, said lead author dr. Did you know that vitamin c can treat over 30 major diseases. I highly recommend his book if you or someone you know has cancer. Also, the anticarcinogenic effect of vitamin c is introduced. Feb 27, 2020 interest in using very high doses of vitamin c as a cancer treatment began as long ago as the 1970s when it was discovered that some properties of the vitamin may make it toxic to cancer cells. Introduction recently, exciting research has been published that documents the ability of vitamins c, e and selenium orally to prevent most cancers, and to decrease the mortality of pancreatic cancers. Basically anything viral, many bacterial infections, toxins, poisonings, and more. This book includes chapters by a group of leading scientific researchers documenting the ways cancer can be affected by high doses of ascorbate. Vitamin c is also available as an oral supplement, typically in the form of capsules and chewable tablets. The incredible anticancer benefits of vitamin k chipsa. Jan 09, 2017 cancer researchers have homed in on how highdose vitamin c kills cancer cells.
As a cancer treatment, intravenous vitamin c ivc has shown promise in treating some cancers. Intravenous highdose vitamin c in cancer therapy national. Vitamin c is required for the biosynthesis of collagen. The vitamin c foundation calculates that continuous oral supplemental oral intakes of vitamin c can achieve the studys reported cancerlethal concentrations in the blood. Highdose vitamin c, in some studies, has shown improved quality of life and fewer side effects in some cancer patients. But as mice are very different to people, this has some way to go before we can say that vitamin c will help treat cancer patients. Unfortunately, the mayo clinic performed a trial that clearly was designed to prove that vitamin c cannot cure cancer. This book has many examples of miracle cures and mitigation of cancer by high dose vitamin c administration. Vitamin c breaks down to generate hydrogen peroxide, which can damage tissue and dna. You will understand why some physicians and scientist now believe that vitamin k can be effective at fighting cancer at different stages. Vitamin c is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Aug 22, 2014 epidemiological studies evaluating the association between the intake of vitamin c and lung cancer risk have produced inconsistent results.
Vitamin c also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production. Vitamin c in human health and disease effects, mechanisms. This book presents the scientific and empirical evidence for the role of vitamin c in preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease, its relevance to aging and stress, and its impacts on the different body systems. Some of the most interesting studies were done in japan, using over 30,000 mg of vitamin c a day. As some of you know, one of the therapies i used to help my body heal from cancer was vitamin c iv therapy, which is a common practice in the natural, nontoxic alternative cancer treatment world. Cancer and vitamin c article pdf available in canadian medical association journal 1238 october 1980 with 73 reads how we measure reads. We conducted a metaanalysis to assess the association.
He tried all sorts of alternative remedies, including vitamin b17 or laetrile, large doses of vitamin c and several others, with little or no effect on his condition. Its possible, but many questions remain, write mark levine, md, and colleagues in proceedings of the. Food and drug administration has not approved its use as a treatment for cancer. Vitamin c cures heart disease cancer viral infection. It is easily understood by the interested layperson, and will give new knowledge to the specialist as well.
So the lesson is that there isa tipping point where some vitamin c is helpful, but where the right amount cures. This involves sitting in chair in a practitioners office for two hours with an iv drip containing 50 grams or more of vitamin c. The 1976 revision of the book, retitled vitamin c, the common cold and the flu, suggested even higher dosages 2. In addition, numerous reports have shown when highdoses of vitamin c are combined with conventional chemotherapy drugs the. In his practice, he has discovered several items of interest in the health field including the use of vitamin c to literally cure cancer in many cases. Nov 30, 2017 cancer and vitamin c explains the nature and known causes of one of the world s most feared and widespread diseases. Vitamin c is a ubiquitous compound necessary for sustaining life and it is considered one of the most versatile and vital dietary compounds sauberlich he 1994. The study findings suggest that the intake of vitamin c in tablets, capsules, and liquid solution was comparable to the food sources used in the trials e.
Furthermore, an understanding of its action provides insight into the cancer development process. High dose oral vitamin c is a powerful protocol to help heal cancer, viral and bacterial infections, and for reducing oxidative stress. Theres still no evidence that vitamin c alone can cure cancer, but researchers are studying whether it might boost the effectiveness of other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, or reduce treatment side effects. Vitamin c has multiple effects on cellular functions in addition to its anti or prooxidant functions, so it will be important to study the effects of highdose vitamin c on normal and immune cells, said lead author dr. Books linus pauling institute oregon state university. Vitamin c vitamin c occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. The first study tested vitamin c as a treatment in mice with blood cancer, and found that injecting high doses of vitamin c slowed down the progression of the disease. The discovery and isolation of vitamin c was one of the most important advances in improving human nutrition.
The real story home two writers with an expertise in orthomolecular medicine have created the best book so far with current vitamin c knowledge. More recently, vitamin c given through a vein intravenously has been found to have different effects than vitamin c taken in pill form. Thomas levy, a cardiologist widely known for his work with vitamin c, discusses his most recent book, magnesium. He has healed many through his tireless work and allowed many cancer patients to live longer than diagnosed by their oncologists. How vitamin c and magnesium help reverse disease and treat. Vitamin c and the common cold is a popular book by linus pauling, first published in 1970, on vitamin c, its interactions with common cold and the role of vitamin c megadosage in human health. Cameron and pauling wrote many technical papers and a popular book, cancer and vitamin c, that discussed their observations. Research on vitamin c and its effects on cancer is growing in popularity around the world as positive research continues to accumulate building a stronger case for its effectiveness.
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