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There is hope, and prevention. Studies show that adequate zinc intake, particularly zinc picolinate, prevents the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase from irreversibly converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, and paves the way for normal metabolism and excretion of both hormones. In addition, research involving the extract of the berries of the Saw Palmetto (Sernoa repens) inhibit the overproduction of dihydrotestosterone. Studies have also shown that daily doses of Panax ginseng increases testosterone levels, and improves the absorption of zinc.
The Kurume University School of Medicine in Japan conducted a series of studies on the effects of a popular medicine blend called Sho-saiko-to on liver cancer. This traditional Chinese medicine is composed of Bupleurum penelia, Chinese skullcap, Zyzyphus, ginseng, licorice and ginger. Their findings showed that this product demonstrated an ability to battle cancerous liver cells, while stimulating healthy cell regeneration. The study also concluded that these herbs were much more effective in combination than in singular form, and offered protection from the formation of cancer cells that no other medicine, including synthetics, could duplicate. Pancreatic Cancer Rodent research in 1984 spurred London's Charing Cross Hospital to launch a Phase I trial of limonene last year to treat pancreatic cancer. Limonene is derived from the essential oils of citrus fruits, mints, caraway, dill, lemongrass, and other plants. In the animal studies, limonene not only deterred new tumor formation, but caused the deterioration of existing tumors as well. Other Cancers Velban and Oncovin are the registered trade names of two anti-cancer drugs manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. The development of these beneficial drugs began with the investigation of cancer folk remedies. The researchers eventually discovered that the extract of Tropical periwinkle leaves (Catharanthus roseus) extended the lives of mice chemically infected with leukemia. Vinblastine sulfate (Velban) is used to treat Hodgkin's disease, and some skin or lymph cancers. Vincristine sulfate (Oncovin) contains an alkaloid useful in treating childhood leukemia's and breast cancer. In one study, both drugs were combined and given to patients with malignant lymphoma. Significant improvement was experienced by 43% of the group. Plant Sources of Cancer-Fighting Agents
allyic sulfides - garlic, onions, chives,leeks, ginger carotenoids - carrots, squash, dill, calendula, cayenne, peppermint, dandelion ellagic acid - apples, mangoes, grapes, papaya
indoles, sulphoraphane and isothiocyanates - broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, bok choy, cabbage, turnip greens, mustard greens, radishes, watercress
lycopene - tomatoes, red peppers, watermelon, pink grapefruit benzyaldehyde - figs chlorgenic acid - tomatoes bromelain - pineapple caffeic acid and ferulic acid - apple
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