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Nontoxic Potentiation of Chemotherapy by Oligofructose or Insulin – (05-31-01)

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Nontoxic Potentiation of Chemotherapy by Oligofructose or Insulin

This is really a wonderful article that begins to look at the incredible power of the substances that natural gave us. Remember that oligofructose and insulin are classified as prebiotics (helps friendly bacteria the thrive). This study found that these substances were able to inhibit malignant cancer growth in animals. This article concludes by suggesting that these two compounds should be used as an adjunct to standard chemo. Cancer treatments that bring together the best and nutrition, functional medicine and traditional medical care are almost always going to be your best bet.

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Oligofructose, Inulin Protect from Pathogens and Tumor Inducers – (03-14-02)

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Oligofructose, Inulin Protect from Pathogens and Tumor Inducers

While this is a study done in mice, the implications in humans is astounding. Basically, prebiotics (substances that promote the growth of healthy, normal flora) have the ability to protect against carcinogenic exposure, direct infections in the GI tract as well as systemic infections. The ability of health flora in the GI tract to help us fight off infections elsewhere in the body is not only incredibly exciting, but also raises a very, very important question. Forget antibiotic resistance–what effects are the wanton destruction of normal, protective flora with antibiotic use doing to our bodies??

nutrition.org — Abstracts: Buddington et al. 132 (3): 472

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