Cancer Research Presented at the Naturopathic Oncology Conference
I recently attended the 2012 Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) Convention in Carefree, Arizona, where I presented groundbreaking research to more than 300 integrative naturopathic oncologists. My lecture was on Galectin-3 as a new culprit biomarker for cancer and numerous life-threatening diseases. I also shared research on the critical role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) as the primary Galectin-3 blocker and an important nutritional supplement to support long-term health.
OncANP is a naturopathic organization whose members specialize in the treatment of cancer. One of the association’s primary goals is to provide members with advanced training in the rapidly expanding field of naturopathic oncology, in order to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
It is truly gratifying to share cutting-edge research with the medical community, demonstrating Galectin-3’s role as a culprit in chronic diseases and modified citrus pectin’s ability to promote health and prevent disease. Modified Citrus Pectin offers a number of notable health benefits, including binding and blocking excess Galectin-3 molecules throughout the body.
Role of galectin-3 molecules
Galectin-3 occurs naturally in the body, but new research shows that elevated levels can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, metastatic cancer, and organ failure. In cancer, Galectin-3 promotes tumor growth and metastasis by acting as a sticky cell surface protein that allows malignant cells to aggregate, proliferate, attract blood vessel formation, and metastasize.
By binding and blocking excess Galectin-3 molecules, modified citrus pectin deactivates this stubborn protein. In this way, modified citrus pectin prevents galectin-3 from feeding cancer and wreaking havoc throughout the body in cells, tissues, and organs.
A new blood test that measures circulating levels of Galectin-3 as a risk factor in progressive heart failure is now FDA approved and covered by most insurance companies. Doctors can also use this test to help determine the risks of damage to other organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, kidneys, and others, as well as the risk and progression of metastatic cancer.
MCP for detoxification and immunity
New peer-reviewed studies also demonstrate the ability of modified citrus pectin to significantly enhance immune function, particularly cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Published clinical research shows that modified citrus pectin also reduces dangerous heavy metals in the body. MCP is proven to remove lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, without reducing levels of essential minerals. (When the body’s toxic load is high, I recommend a mild but highly effective heavy metal detox program that uses modified citrus pectin in conjunction with a deep phase two detox formula, including sulfurized botanicals, antioxidants, and nutrients for support deeper removal of toxins from tissues and organs.)
Synergistic effects of MCP with polybotanical formulas
Groundbreaking new research also shows that modified citrus pectin works synergistically to inhibit the aggressive behavior of cancer cells, when combined with two of my advanced polybotanical formulas – one for breast health and one for prostate health. . Both the breast formula and the prostate formula have been previously investigated, with multiple published studies demonstrating their ability to slow cancer growth and metastasis without side effects. This latest synergistic in vitro study has been accepted for publication in the Integrative Cancer Therapies journal and was shared during my conference. The findings are extremely promising and show that MCP in combination with breast or prostate formula significantly further inhibits the metastatic processes of adhesion and migration of breast and prostate cancer cells, in a dose-dependent manner.
Honokiol for Cancer, Antioxidant and Anxiety Support
I also shared the research on the powerful botanical compound Honokiol. A wealth of published data shows that Honokiol offers multiple health benefits, predominantly anti-cancer, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anxiolytic effects. Honokiol is extracted from the bark of the Magnolia officinalis tree and is safe to use with conventional cancer therapies. Research shows that Honokiol actually works synergistically with some conventional cancer therapies. It has also been shown to work synergistically with modified citrus pectin for increased anticancer support.
The field of comprehensive cancer care continues to expand with breakthrough research and therapeutic advances. The groundbreaking data I shared at the 2012 OncANP event, and during other integrative medical conferences, continues to establish modified citrus pectin as an important adjunct in the prevention and treatment of many serious health conditions, for which currently available therapies they may be limited at best. .
