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| nausea, hair loss, shortness of breath, and difficulty in concentrating; these are all negative side effects of cisplatin when taken without glutathione. 15 |
| Amazingly, oral administration of reduced glutathione has also been shown to increase its plasma levels. Studies have also demonstrated that reduced glutathione can not only be transported intact across the intestinal mucosa but also can be absorbed intact into isolated kidney cells via a sodium-dependent pathway.16 |
| The Stages of Cancer Advancement |
| Once we understand how cancer progresses, the role of herbs, fruits, and vegetables in preventing and treating cancer becomes clear. |
| 1. Initiation. In this stage, a series of genetic mutations transforms a normal cell into a latent cancer cell. The cell remains inactive and is not much different from a normal cell in its appearance or function, but it is vulnerable to change. This vulnerability makes it particularly susceptible to the ravages of free radical damage. This susceptibility can be inhibited by a diet of sulfur-rich foods, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables along with foods rich in carotenoids and chlorophyll (most fruits and vegetables) and flavonoids, such as green tea, grapes, berries, plums, and tangerines. Spices and herbs in this family include garlic, turmeric, and ginger. |
| 2. Promotion. During this stage, the transformed cells are prompted by certain nutrients or metabolites to divide and multiply. As a result, minute precancerous masses are formed, but they are not yet malignant. This stage can be triggered by such agents as hormones (estrogens or xenoestrogens) and arachidonic acid (found in meat, processed oils, and all processed foods). Cervical dysplasia is an example of this stage. For this specific condition, I recommend a combination of folic acid, vitamin E, and carotenoids in order to inhibit promotion from dysplasia to cervical cancer. This protocol can actually reverse dysplasia as well. Other nutrients that help during this stage include turmeric, bromelain, quercetin, rosemary, and green tea. |
| 3. Progression. During this stage, precancerous masses become cancerous and begin to divide rapidly. Here's where omega-3 fatty acids, fish and flax oils, lignans as found in pure seeds and nuts, and tangeretin found in tangerines would be helpful. |
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