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Anti-oxidants
Antioxidants, Supplements
and Minerals
Antioxidants are powerful
in the use of reducing the risk of cancer,
helping prevent cancer recurrences, decreasing
the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
treatments, and generally improving the results
of conventional treatments.
Certain specific vegetables and fruits are
the most powerful weapons in the fight against
cancer. The phrase “antioxidant”
was developed in the 1920’s to describe
a substance that fought against rust and other
forms of oxidation. Free Radicals are molecules
that are generated by oxygen containing compounds.
Free radicals within the body can set off
little chain reactions that wreak havoc. They
are believed to be responsible for causing
ageing and many diseases such as cancer.
In the last 10 years, research has confirmed
that antioxidants are an essential part of
a cancer fighting program. Antioxidants are
our first and foremost defence against cancer
of any stage. Unfortunately, although thousands
of scientific reports confirm this, many doctors
do not prioritise this fact due to lack of
indepth training at medical school.
The Action of Anti-oxidants
Around every atom are electrons
spinning in pairs. A "free radical"
is the name given to an atom with at least
one unpaired electron. As a consequence of
this, the single electron without its matching
partner, now becomes unstable whilst on a
hunt to find another electron to fit the gap.
Part of this action involves tearing electrons
from other atoms, hence a chain reaction occurs,
which in turn causes damage to other atoms.
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"Antioxidants" have many electrons
that they can afford to give up to stop
this rampage. Vitamin C is a classic
example of an antioxidant that gives
up its electrons to repair this missing
gap! Unfortunately, the number of free
radicals within our bodies outweighs
the amount of antioxidants we consume.
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is another powerful
antioxidant. The action of ALA actually
increases the effectiveness of other
antioxidants such as vitamin C by doubling
its action. People fighting active cancer
should always supplement sufficient
vitamin C with ALA. |
According to Ralph Moss,
essential antioxidants in the prevention of
cancer are:-
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A good multivitamin/mineral
Supplement (without iron)
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Vitamin A 10 to 20,000
IU
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Vitamin C 500 to 2000
milligrams
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Co-Enzyme Q10 30 to
300 milligrams
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Alpha Lipoic Acid 50
to 200 milligrams
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Pycnogenol, grape seeds
50 to 300 milligrams
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Mixed Cartenoids 10,000
to 25,000 IU
If you are fighting active
cancer, it is advisable to consult a holistic
doctor or nutritionist to help fine- tune an
antioxidant programme to boost the immune system.
It is advisable to only buy reputable brands
and purchase natural (not synthetic) products
- see resources for recommended suppliers of
such supplements.
For more detailed and scientific information
on the action of antioxidants in fighting cancer,
read “Antioxidants against Cancer”
by Ralph Moss. This is an excellent source of
research results, the best food sources, and
essential supplement requirements etc.
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loving memory of my Mum, Elaine Sutton, I love
you always |
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