How Can Modified Citrus Pectin Halt Cancer Cell Growth? By Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
How Can Modified Citrus Pectin Halt Cancer Cell Growth?
By Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
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You may remember “pectin” as something that your mom or grandma used as a thickening agent for jams and jellies. Pectin can be used for more than just canning, however. In recent years, research has shown that Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is also a powerful cancer killer.
What is Modified Citrus Pectin?
“Pectin” is
a carbohydrate substance that is found naturally in the inner cell wall of most
plants. It is especially concentrated, however, in the peel and pulp of citrus
fruits, including grapefruits, oranges, limes, and lemons.
Naturally-occurring pectin is very hard for the human body to absorb. However,
scientists have figured out a way to modify it into shorter soluble fibers
which are easily broken down in the digestive system and absorbed by the blood
stream. They “modify” it by changing its temperature and pH level.
Citrus pectin doesn’t contain much nutritional value, although it is a great
source of fiber. Most importantly, however, is the unique way in which it halts
the growth of new cancer cells and weakens already
formed tumors.
How MCP Kills Cancer Cells
Modified
Citrus Pectin works through its influence on specialized proteins called
galectins. Researchers have long known that galectins, and in particular
galectin-3, cause cells to clump together because of their sticky consistency.
Over the last decade, however, studies
have shown that these proteins, found especially in epithelial and immune
cells, are also associated with cancer growth and metastasis.
A study conducted at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in
Detroit suggested that the presence of galectin-3 contributed to “cancer aggressiveness, metastasis, cell
growth, adhesion, differentiation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, invasion,
cell-matrix interaction, and dissemination of cancer cells through blood flow
and extravasation [i.e. the beginning stages of cancer tumor spread].” Their findings also suggested that
galectin-3 plays a role in cancer cell longevity.
In addition:
- A previous study at the University of Alberta in Canada found that higher levels of galectins in the bloodstream equated with more frequent rates of cancer cell proliferation for breast and prostate cancer cells as well as for melanoma.
- A 2010 study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences confirmed previous research which “indicates that galectins play important roles in the development of acute inflammation as well as chronic inflammation associated with allergies, autoimmune diseases, atherosclerosis, infectious processes, and cancer.”
This is
where Modified Citrus Pectin comes into play. MCP can “stick” to galectin-3
when it is attached to a cancer cell. This makes the cell “slippery” and
neutralizes the clumping effect of the galectin and its ability to strengthen
tumor growth.
Allopathic cancer treatments often overlook the
role that communication, or cancer cell signaling, plays in tumor metastasis.
Modified Citrus Pectin, however, has shown in numerous studies to have the
ability to interfere with cancer cell signaling while keeping healthy cell
communication pathways intact. This causes the cells to continue to circulate
in the bloodstream, never landing in one
particular place and thus losing their ability to create more tumors. As
they wander, they are also more vulnerable to attack by the immune system.
One study with prostate cancer patients found that after being treated for a
full year with MCP, the patients experienced lowering of PSA concentrations by
70%.
MCP is Also a Major Toxin Chelator
Another way Modified Citrus Pectin
fights cancer is in its ability to extract heavy metals from the body which are then passed on through
the urine. Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are immunosuppressants and can
lead to genetic mutations and cancer. They can be found in the air, and in
drinking water, cleaning products and dental materials. They are also found in
some seafood and in sundry products like commercial antiperspirants.
Once a heavy metal “lodges” in a
particular place in the body, it can be difficult to remove except through a
chelating agent like MCP.
In trials conducted in 2006 by the Amitabha Medical Clinic and Healing Center
in Northern California, researchers gave otherwise healthy individuals 15 grams
of MCP (PectaSol brand) per day and 20 grams on Day 6. They tested urine
samples at the end of Day 1 and then again on Day 6 to some surprising results…
In the first 24 hours, the urinary excretion of the toxic metal arsenic
increased by 130%. Cadmium levels in the Day 6 urine samples rose by 150%
compared to Day 1, and lead levels increased by a whopping 560% on Day 6. The
levels of essential minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, and calcium, were not
affected. The researchers noted that the chelating effect of MCP may have to do
with the presence of the polysaccharide rhamnogalacturonan II (RC-II), which is
found in the naturally-occurring pectin and is maintained in MCP.
How Much Modified Citrus Pectin Should You Take?
MCP can be
a powerful addition to your overall health arsenal. If you are considering
adding Modified Citrus Pectin to your cancer health protocol, experts typically recommend a dose of 1
teaspoon (5 g) three times a day at minimum, although higher doses have not
been known to cause side effects. Also be sure that you connect with a
high-quality source of MCP. I recommend PectaSol-C, which currently is the only
brand that has been validated for purity and has been used in various
scientific studies.
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Article Summary
- You may know “pectin” as something to thicken jams and jellies. In recent years, however, research has shown that Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is also a powerful cancer killer.
- “Pectin” is a carbohydrate substance that is found naturally in the inner cell wall of most plants. It is especially concentrated in the peel and pulp of citrus fruits.
- MCP can “stick” to proteins called galectins when attached to a cancer cell. This makes the cell “slippery” and neutralizes the clumping effect of the galectin which prevents it from making tumors stronger.
- Modified Citrus Pectin has shown in numerous studies to have the ability to interfere with cancer cell signaling while keeping healthy cell communication pathways intact.
- One study with prostate cancer patients found that after being treated for a full year with MCP, the patients experienced lowering of PSA concentrations by 70%.
- Another way MCP fights cancer is in its ability to extract heavy metals from the body which are then passed on through the urine.
- Experts typically recommend a dose of 1 teaspoon (5 g) 3 times a day at minimum, although higher doses have not been known to cause side effects. Look for a high-quality source of MCP such as PectaSol-C.
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About Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, also known as “Dr. V” is a natural health pioneer with over 30 years active practice in Bio-Energetics, Digital Thermography, Meridian Stress Analysis, Homeopathy, and Chiropractic. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and healed herself through natural means, she decided to devote her time to sharing her personal, non-toxic healing journey with others. Her years of experience and extensive research have culminated in the award-winning book "Heal Breast Cancer Naturally" and “The 7 Essentials,™" her coaching program that unravels the mystery of healing the body in 7 easy steps. Her story, wisdom and knowledge has touched the lives of thousands internationally.
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