NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO PREVENT CANCER: FIBRE AND FISH OILS
Fibre
Fibre is a much-needed component in the human diet. It is extremely useful in preventing disturbances of the intestine and digestive system, including cancer of the colon, rectum and diverticulitis or ulcerative colitis. With the advent of the low fibre Westernised diet, cancer of the colon has become one of the biggest killers amongst people of all ages. Fibre has an amazing ability to remove toxins/carcinogens from the digestive tract, thereby preventing many forms of cancer caused by a build-up of toxins. Fibre is also good for removing certain toxic metals from the body, and is able to remove fats, thereby decreasing the occurrence of breast cancer.
Other functions of fibre include helping to regulate the rate of sugar entering the bloodstream, lowering blood fat levels, preventing the absorption of toxic heavy metals and fats, and controlling weight. There are many different types of fibre including bran, cellulose, gum, hemicellulose, lignin, mucilage and pectin. Each form has its own function. Rice bran, a form of fibre, possesses potent anti-tumour activities and has an ability to stimulate the body’s immune system. Cellulose found in apples, beets, brazil nuts, broccoli, carrots, celery, green beans, lima beans, pears, peas and wholegrains helps to remove cancer-causing substances from the colon.
Pectin found in cabbage, apples, bananas, beets, carrots, citrus fruits, okra and dried peas, may reduce the side effects of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and remove unwanted toxins and metals. Hemicelluose, found in apples, bananas, beets, cabbage, green leafy vegetables, pears, peppers and wholegrain cereals may help to prevent colon cancer and to control carcinogens in the intestinal tract. The best way to obtain adequate fibre is to eat plenty of wholegrains and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Fish oils hit the health industry in the ’90s with amazing force. They are beneficial in preventing arthritis, heart disease and cancer. Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). EPA is believed to inhibit the growth and metastasis of some forms of cancer, such as pancreatic cancer. Fish rich in EPA includes salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring oil, cod, haddock, swordfish, halibut, sardines, eel and trout.
The diet of the Inuit (Eskimos) is rich in fish oils, as is the Japanese diet. Both cultures show a low incidence of breast and colon cancer. A high fish intake is thought to decrease the risk of breast cancer and the development of many types of cancer.
Shark liver oil was discovered in 1922. It contains compounds known as alkyl-glycerols, which are also found in breast milk and bone marrow. These are active substances that provide breast fed babies with protection against infections until their own immunity is developed. Alkyglycerols have been studied as a possible treatment for childhood leukaemia and as a key to reversing cervical cancer in women.
Shark liver oil facilitates the elimination of toxic minerals from the body. It has the ability to also remove toxic organic forms of mercury and may be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
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