I took this supplement but it hasn't been part of my protocol in the last couple of years. A video from Chris Wark has reminded me that it is one of the most important supplements that those of us with cancer can take.
In the video Chris interviews Dr. Eliaz, one of the world's foremost experts on galectin-3 and modified citrus pectin (MCP). As the show notes write: "Galectin-3 is an essential survival molecule in your body that when over-expressed promotes inflammation, aging, and chronic diseases like cancer. Modified citrus pectin has been scientifically proven to block its harmful effects. By disrupting galectin-3 interactions, MCP creates an environment that is inhospitable to inflammation, fibrosis, hypoxia, infection, and cancer cell growth. Modified citrus pectin has also been found to be helpful with pain relief and is known to bind to heavy metals and help remove them from the body".
I like the Cancer Choices website, as that looks at some of these treatments at a glance. They look at the science and more and score each treatment on a number of factors. In this MCP doesn't get a great reading - see here: https://cancerchoices.org/therapy/modified-citrus-pectin/
However Chris Woollams lists it as one of his top ten supplements for people with cancer: https://www.canceractive.com/article/the-top-10-cancer-fighting-supplements See more on his views here: https://www.canceractive.com/article/Modified-Citrus-Pectin,-MCP-and-cancer
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