Can Resveratrol Prevent Prostate Cancer
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Resveratrol is repeatedly in the headlines as a potent anti-aging nutrient and I have written about this extensively in my article, Is Resveratrol the Fountain of Youth? A new cell study shows that resveratrol1 can block the transition of cancer cells into the form that becomes aggressive prostate cancer that is more likely to kill.
This study builds on earlier prostate cancer cell research that showed prostate cancer cell suppression and the induction of death signals in various types of prostate cancer cells. The new research shows that resveratrol communicates to the core gene signal, NF-kappaB , turning it down so as to turn down the key molecular mechanism involved in the progression of prostate cancer (the overexpression of NF-kappaB ).
As I have previously pointed out, the common doses of resveratrol that show benefit and safety in animal studies range from 2.5 mg – to 10 mg per kilogram. This translates to an approximate dose range of 150 mg – 700 mg per day for a 150 pound adult, a sensible and safe dose range until more data is in.
It is generally assumed that most nutrients have inherent wisdom, meaning that they can help knock out possible that very high doses of resveratrol may be able to induce cell death in healthy cells instead of cancer cells while keeping healthy cells alive – which is certainly true for resveratrol. However, it is the generally assumed anti-aging benefit. Until more human data is in, I would keep the dose to no more than 1000 mg per day.
Mish the Guinea Pig
Preventing cancer was not an option for me. I already had it. My goal was to kill it.
What follows is the cocktail that it took. It is based on the above research as well as numerous other articles. The first four items in my cocktail mix list were mentioned above.
I also took a few other things for other reasons. Explanations follow my list.
This is not a recommendation. Consult your doctor.
Mish Cocktail
1.Resveratrol: 250 mg twice daily
2.Indole-3-Carbinol: 200mg twice daily
3.Bromelain: 500mg twice daily
4.Querceten: 300mg twice daily
5.Turmeric Extract: 300 mg twice daily
6.Vitamin D3: 5,000 IU twice daily
7.Vitamin K2: 100mcg twice daily
8.Vitamin B12: 100mcg twice daily
9.Selenium: 50mcg twice daily
10.Sodium bicarbonate orally: One half teaspoon twice daily - 1 hour in the morning right after I get up, and again in the evening right before bed – empty stomach
#1-9 were taken with meals.
#10 was on an empty stomach so as not to buffer stomach acid digestion.
Blood tests showed I was deficient in B-12 and D3. My regular doctor wanted me to to take periodic shots. He claimed studies show that as people get older, pills won't be absorbed.
I said, let's try the pills and see.
The results are in: every blood test since then shows I have more than enough B12 and D3. That simple test saved me once-a-month shots.
On his recommendation, I lowered my D3 dosage to the amount shown above. Vitamin D can be toxic in doses too high.
#10 is the most controversial item on the list. If you do a bit of research on the internet you can find numerous articles on baking soda treatments for prostate cancer. "Get alkaline" is the general thesis. The way most of them describe how it works is ludicrous. Cancer is not a "fungus" as one proponent of baking soda says.
Yet, just because someone describes reasons wrong, does not mean there is no merit.
Still, my oncologist specifically warned "Do not try to change your pH. This is exceptionally dangerous and can kill you. Your body will maintain a pH strictly between 7.35 and 7.45. Urine pH will be determined by diet, exercise and other things in your body. There is no reason whatsoever for you to try to change it and attempting to do so can be dangerous to the point of killing you."
I decided to take baking soda, but not in huge amounts.
The bag of Arm & Hammer reads ...
•Active Ingredient: Sodium Bicarbonate
•Purpose: Antacid
•Stomach Warning: To avoid serious injury, do not take until powder is completely dissolved. It is very important not to take this product when overly full from food or drink. Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product
•Directions: 1/2 teaspoon to 1/2 glass (4 fl. oz.) of water every 2 hours or as directed by a physician.
•Do not take more than the following amounts: seven 1/2 teaspoons (three 1/2 teaspoons if over 60 years).
•Do not take the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
For 6 months I took 1 teaspoon of baking soda twice daily. Since then I have been taking 1/2 teaspoon twice daily.
My oncologist stated "A little bit of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is harmless and 1/2 to 1 tsp a day is probably having no effect on your pH. Your kidneys will simply excrete the extra bicarbonate. Baking soda injections are pure quackery and dangerous unless given by a physician for very specific health reasons - none of which you have. Taking in too much bicarbonate will overwhelm your kidneys ability to excrete it all and can kill you."
Cancer Free
The latest biopsy has 12 samples, all identically labeled "Benign, prostatic tissue. No malignancy Identified."
Technically, I am not "cancer free". A more accurate way of stating things is "the biopsy did not detect any cancer". That is good enough for me (because it doesn't get any better).
I believe the first four items on the list is what produced the results. I am not sure if baking soda did anything or not. Serious questions remain.
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