Reader / Listener Questions
(there’s another question at the bottom)

Q: Ann in Howell , MI asked what kind of selenium recent show guest, Dr. Passwater, mentioned that had cut cancer deaths by 50% in a study.

A: In that exciting interview with Dr. Richard Passwater , the researcher discussed a large randomized trial showing that selenium yeast (methylselenocysteine) dramatically cut the incidence of various cancers (e.g. prostate reduced by 63%, colon by 58%, etc.). Overall deaths from cancer were cut in half! Show me a drug that can do that! Other selenium pills (e.g. selenomethionine and sodium selenite), while useful have not been shown to have this dramatic effect. Sadly, when the National Cancer Institute began a study supposedly to “replicate” the research, they used the wrong kind. Several companies sell the yeast (methylselenocysteine) form. I buy our sponsor Jarrow Formulas’ product SeleNext because it has the right form plus broccoli seed extract. You’d have to eat an awful lot of broccoli to get equal cancer protective effects. (For more on powerful broccoli seed extract, listen to the interview with Dr. Jim LaValle.)

RECENT RESEARCH:

Cancer affects most families sooner or later, so shouldn’t we all learn how to prevent it? Because pancreatic cancer is widely dreaded as extremely difficult to detect and treat, I was quite encouraged by recent studies. Whatever prevents this scary disease surely give clues to avoiding other malignancies such as those of the breast, lung and colon. Below is an outline of several things that help or hurt. (With their other proven benefits, I’m not waiting for more studies.) Follow this link to read the full article with more details, “ My 2 cents” and the scientific references.

What reduced risk:

• The B vitamin, Folic Acid, in the diet (women)
• Higher dietary magnesium intake (for overweight men, i.e. actually the average man)
• Fish oil, vitamin C and vitamin E
• Vegetables
• Whole grains
• Supplemental Vitamin D (up to a 43% reduced risk)

What increased risk:

• Soft drinks (hmm, diabetes too…)
• Donuts
• Cooked cereals (yes, surprising)
• Animal products, sauces and gravies
• Smoking (the #1 risk factor)

Treatment:

• Pancreatic cancer patients experienced what I’d call miraculous results when given the antioxidant and liver supporting supplement, Alpha Lipoic Acid.

• Curcumin (a component of the spice Turmeric) has shown great promise but only with special forms that are made more bio-available.

Our goal is to increase the effectiveness of our immune systems with the right foods and supplements while avoiding cancer-causing toxins. For general information on cancer and what to do first when diagnosed, follow this link . Also read my article, 6 Ways to Say No to Cancer that first appeared on Doug Kaufmann’s Know the Cause website.

Q: Tina from Ft. Worth , TX sent this link regarding Asparagus for cancer.

A: Interesting. Decide for yourself. But certainly there is growing evidence that eating vegetables is protective against many varieties of cancer.

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