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| elevation in pH will also buffer the acids, such as lipoic acid, produced by the tumor and reduce pain because of the reduction in acid waste being produced by the tumor. |
| In a number of tumor-cell lines, cesium has been shown to inhibit tumor cell proliferation. Even high doses of cesium produce little, if any, side effects other than creating a greater need for potassium and magnesium. If you or your doctor are considering high pH cesium therapy, be sure to supplement this with potassium and magnesium aspartate or orotate. |
| Zinc |
| Zinc is found in virtually every cell of the body. It is a component in over two hundred enzymes and in many functions of the immune system. Studies reported by Dr. Xu Huibi of China have shown that zinc levels in cancer patients tend to be lower than in healthy individuals. The elderly, in particular, have low zinc status. A low level of zinc can lead to a decrease in T-cell, granulocyte, and natural killer-cell functions. Zinc's effects on the immune system include stimulation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils to produce more reactive oxygen species, which are bactericidal and have an antitumor effect. Zinc combines with the phosphate radical of the cell membrane, phospholipid, and sulphydryl groups of protein that in turn can form stable complexes and decrease lipid peroxidation of the cell membrane. Zinc apparently induces human endogenous a-interferon. Recently, zinc supplementation was shown to reduce lipid peroxide levels. 59 |
| It has been noted in animal models that spleen and lymph node T-cell ratios are low when zinc is deficient. Oral zinc sulfate intake can increase helper/suppressor ratios in the peripheral blood of aged individuals, and zinc is important in strengthening cellular immune function in cancer patients.60 |
| Zinc can also accelerate healing following an operation and can be an aid to improving appetite. A recent study has demonstrated that zinc supplementation can prevent or correct taste abnormalities caused by radiation therapy to the head or neck.61 |
| I usually supplement zinc with a combination formula, not as a single mineral. It is important to avoid taking large amounts of zinc. If I do recommend it as a single nutrient, I suggest a food form of zinc (Whole Food Complex, |
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