Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I heard that cancer patients should not take B-complex (especially in excess of 50 mg.), because it may help grow cancers. Does anyone know if it is true or any articles and reference related to this issue? ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 From: <jpking@...> > I heard that cancer patients should not take B-complex (especially in excess > of 50 mg.), because it may help grow cancers. SOME of the B vitamins CAN promote cancer growth. B-3 (niacin)'s commonly used in cancer treatment. Folate/folic acid (vit. B-4)-- I've seen up to 3,200mcg recommended, but Atkins says not to take more than 600mcg if you're trying to prevent a breast cancer recurrence. Can stimulate or inhibit cancer growth. B-6 (pyridoxine)-- Positives: In test tubes, it kills liver cancer cells and is very effective in preventing bladder cancer recurrence but has little effect on breast cancer cells. Bolsters immune system. I've seen up to 500mg recommended. It MAY be beneficial for liver cancer patients. Gammill, Brodie, Yance, and many others use it. Enhances zinc absorption. Negatives: It stimulates the growth of some tumors (in vivo). Also, a B-6 DEFICIENCY inhibits the growth of certain tumors. B-12-- when taken w/Vit. C, healed ascites tumors and leukemia in mice; large doses may be effective w/breast cancer; may enhance cancer growth (Brodie?); don't take ANY B-12 following removal of mercury/amalgam fillings I don't know the sources of most of my notes above, but some of them are from Moss's _Cancer Therapy_ and Max Gerson's book If I had cancer I'd take up to 300mg niacin but no other B vitamins unless I had a specific reason to take them. However, I really don't know if B complex is beneficial or harmful in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 B-Complex post surely opens up a large discussion. The B-6 (Bladder Issue) is something had suggested and if I remember correctly, he suggested the B-Complex or that I 'take the other B vitamins as well'. I forgot the wording. In other places we read that taking individual B vitamins without the others is not recommended. Where? I cannot remember. Leonard has a wealth of information going here and now we need some final touches from those that work with cancer patients so we don't spin our wheels and either miss a beneficial use of B vitamins or worse, harm ourselves and those we love. Joe C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Joe, you are right. Taking some of the B vitamins (especially in high doses) for long periods of time can result with imbalances in the b-vitamins. This is why it is correct to supplement with b-cmplex when doing so. B-vitamins are known to support the adrenal gland and prevent adrenal insufficiency, something from which cancer patients tend to suffer. They help fight depression and stress. Another point to remember about the B vitamins is their interdependence. Some of the B vitamins require other ones for synthesis and activation. For example, you need vitamin B2 in order to turn vitamin B6 into its active form inside our bodies. Dr. Abraham Hoffer's cancer protocol, which include relatively high doses of niacin or niacinamide (and folic acid for lung cancer patients) also includes in it B complex. Regards, Gubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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