Matcha Green Tea (EGCG) 2 per day Buy here: https://amzn.to/3tCwKnO Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3509513/ ‘In this study, we evaluated the chemopreventive effects of 10 tea polyphenols on human colorectal cancer cells. Many tested tea polyphenols exert dose-dependent antiproliferative effects, and EGCG showed the most potent activities.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-green-tea-help-treat-cancer/ Curcumin (2 per day) Buy here: https://amzn.to/3NTbSRb Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35381757/ ‘The emerging data from the clinical trials confirm that curcumin has the potential for cancer prevention and intervention.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/carcinogen-blocking-effects-of-turmeric/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-and-colon-cancer/ ‘Back in 2001, in a last-ditch attempt to save the lives of “fifteen patients with advanced colorectal cancer” that didn’t respond to any of the standard chemotherapy agents or radiation, they started them on a turmeric extract. It appeared to help stall the disease in a third of the patients—five out of fifteen—suggesting turmeric “extract may cause clinical benefit in [at least some] patients with advanced refractory colorectal cancer.’ Berberine (1-2 per day) Buy here: https://amzn.to/3O1MgBB Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6996556/ ‘Berberine has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation and angiogenesis through modulating cell cycle, cell apoptosis, cell autophagy, and the tumor microenvironment. This review emphasized that BBR as a potential anti-inflammation and antioxidant agent, also as an effective immunomodulator, is expected to achieve clinical application for cancer therapy.’ Trans-Resveratrol Buy here: https://amzn.to/3bb9Qxu Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751192/ ‘A vast body of experimental in vivo and in vitro studies and a few clinical trials has presented evidence of resveratrol’s great potential as an anti-cancer agent, both for the prevention and therapy of a large range of cancers.’ Boswellia Buy here: https://amzn.to/3MUPF3P Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17001517/ ‘Boswellia serrata, a lipoxygenase inhibitor was applied for this inhibition. Multiple brain metastases were successfully reversed using this method in a breast cancer patient who had not shown improvement after standard therapy’ Probiotics Buy here: https://amzn.to/3xXKz2A Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6586914/ ‘Goldin and Gorbach [1] were among the first to demonstrate the association between a diet enriched with Lactobacillus and a reduced incidence of colon cancer (40% vs. 77% in controls). Probiotics have been gaining much attention due to their ability to modulate cancer cell’s proliferation and apoptosis.’ Quercetin Buy here: https://amzn.to/3xzSRw2 Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736626/ ‘Quercetin (3,5,7,3′,4′-pentahydroxyflavone) is the major representative of the flavonoid subclass of flavonols. Due to its anti-oxidant, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activity, quercetin has been studied extensively as a chemoprevention agent in several cancer models [Hertog et al., 1993]. Quercetin has been shown to inhibit the proliferation of a wide range of cancers such as prostate, cervical, lung, breast, and colon. Recent studies have revealed that quercetin inhibits cell proliferation by causing apoptosis and/or cell cycle arrest [Yang et al., 2005; Lee et al., 2006].’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-and-colon-cancer/ Mention of quercetin: ‘To see if colon cancer could be prevented, five years later, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic and Hopkins tested two phytochemicals: curcumin (from turmeric) and quercetin (found in red onions and red wine) in people with familial adenomatous polyposis. Colon cancer forms from polyps, and there’s this disease that runs in families in which you develop hundreds of polyps, which will eventually turn into cancer—unless you have your colon prophylactically removed. So, they took five such patients, who already had their colons removed, but still either had their rectum, or a little intestinal pouch, which were still packed with polyps. This is where they started out, between 5 and 45 polyps each. And, this is where they ended up, after six months of curcumin and quercetin supplements. On average, ended up with fewer than half the polyps, and the ones that they had, shrunk in half.’ IP6 Buy here: https://amzn.to/3QBQ4eK Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17044765/ ‘Enhanced immunity and antioxidant properties also contribute to tumour cell destruction. Preliminary studies in humans show that IP(6) and inositol, the precursor molecule of IP(6), appear to enhance the anticancer effect of conventional chemotherapy, control cancer metastases, and improve quality of life.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/phytates-for-rehabilitating-cancer-cells/ ‘But of all the things phytates can do, “the anticancer activity of phytic acid [also known as phytate, also known as IP6 or inositol hexaphosphate] is [considered] one of the most important beneficial activities.” Dietary phytates are “quickly absorbed from the [digestive] tract and rapidly taken up” by cancer cells throughout the body, and has been shown to inhibit the growth of all tested cancerous cell lines. Phytates have been shown to inhibit the growth of human leukemia cells, colon cancer cells, both estrogen receptor-positive and negative breast cancer cells, voicebox cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, liver tumors, pancreatic, melanoma, and muscle cancers. All, at the same time, not affecting normal cells. That’s the “most important expectation of a good anticancer agent,” is for it to only affect cancerous cells, and leave normal cells alone. That’s what phytates appear to do.’ ‘What’s really remarkable about phytate is that “unlike…other anti-cancer agents, it not only causes a reduction in cancer cell growth, but also what’s called “enhanced differentiation”—reversion of the appearance of cancer cells back to that of normal, meaning it causes cancer cells to stop acting like cancer cells, and go back to acting like normal cells. You can see this with colon cancer cells, for example. In the presence of phytates, human colon cancer cells mature “to structurally and behaviorally resemble normal cells.” And, this has been demonstrated in leukemia cells, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and muscle cancer cells, as well.’ Broccoli Extract – Sulforaphane Buy here: https://amzn.to/3b90S3L Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7802872/ ’Sulforaphane has been proved effective in treating advanced cancers as well as preventing the metastasis in combination with the existing conventional therapies. It helps in re-expression of tumour suppressor genes, thereby causing selective killing of cancer cells and reducing cancer progression. Clinical human trials to prove the beneficiary effects of SFN are widely explored.[28]’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/sulforaphane-from-broccoli-to-breast/ Mushroom Complex Buy here: https://amzn.to/3mUvloL Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8483951/ ‘In conclusion, the current meta-analysis showed a significant inverse association between higher mushroom consumption and lower risk of cancer.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/medicinal-mushrooms-for-cancer-survival/ ‘Giving people just one or two dried shiitake mushrooms a day (about the weight equivalent of five to ten fresh ones) for four weeks resulted in an increase in proliferation of gamma-delta T lymphocytes, and doubled the proliferation of natural killer cells. Gamma-delta cells act as a first line of immunological defense. And even better, natural killer cells kill cancer, and the shiitake did all this while lowering markers of systemic inflammation.’ Ursolic Acid Buy here: https://amzn.to/3mWHNEC Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6507317/ ‘It has generated clinical interest due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiapoptotic and anticarcinogenic effects. An increasing amount of evidence supports the anticancer effect of ursolic acid in various cancer cells.’ Greens (unflavoured preferred to sweetened but very ‘earthy’ taste) Buy here: https://amzn.to/3zF3vo7 This is just a tub of green powder rather than a supplement to make sure you are getting a good amount of greens in each day. Go easy though as it can upset your stomach as it has LOTS of greens in each serving and also healthy bacteria too so go easy at first. There are too many ingredients + benefits to mention just Google each ingredient + cancer to see all the benefits. Inulin is also a pre-biotic so feeds your healthy gut bacteria. Research: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-survival-vegetable/ ‘And, indeed, that’s what the latest report from the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living Study found. Fruits and vegetables may be good, but cruciferous vegetables may be better. For women on tamoxifen, for example, if one of their five daily servings of fruits and veggies was broccoli or cauliflower, collards, cabbage, or kale, the risk of cancer recurrence may be cut in half.’ Luteolin Buy here: https://www.pipingrock.com/anti-aging-antioxidants/luteolin-complex-100-mg-50-vegetarian-capsules-13872 Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7156788/ ‘Therefore, luteolin may have potential as an anti–cancer agent for bladder cancer, although further studies are warranted.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/anti-angiogenesis-cutting-off-tumor-supply-lines/ ‘But, if you add plant flavones like apigen or luteolin, found throughout the plant kingdom—like in citrus, celery, and peppers—you can see they help block the tube formation.’ Melatonin (2 per day 1 hour before bed) Buy here: https://www.biovea.com/uk/product/detail/14621/melatonin-3mg-60-vegan-capsules Higher doses are available via a website we can not share publicly please email us for more information. Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5412427/ ‘There is highly credible evidence that melatonin mitigates cancer at the initiation, progression and metastasis phases. In many cases, the molecular mechanisms underpinning these inhibitory actions have been proposed. What is rather perplexing, however, is the large number of processes by which melatonin reportedly restrains cancer development and growth.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/melatonin-breast-cancer/ B12 Dr Greger recommends everyone on a plant based diet should supplement with 2500mcg Cyanocobalamin B12 weekly or 50mcg daily: Buy here: https://amzn.to/3OyJd3V Research: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-type-of-vitamin-b12-cyanocobalamin-or-methylcobalamin/ Vitamin D Dr Greger recommends everyone on a plant based diet should also supplement with 2000 IUs Vit D daily Vitamin D deficiencies are so common in the UK, so especially during winter EVERYONE should be supplementing vitamin D whether vegan or not. Vitamin D directly affects our immune system and is regularly found low in cancer patients. So has the low vit D level lead to cancer or has the cancer lead to low vit D levels? We are not sure, but as low vit D levels lower the immune system it wouldn’t be a crazy idea to think this is 1 factor in someone developing cancer. Buy here: https://amzn.to/3xLvQXh Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2715207/ ‘Although I agree that positive results from well-designed RCTs will help convince the skeptics, the evidence to date is strong enough that vitamin D can be recommended to prevent and treat cancer.’ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-vitamin-d-supplements-reduce-the-risk-of-dying-from-cancer/ ‘Vitamin D may also affect cancer survival. Higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with lower mortality of patients with colorectal cancer. How much lower? Like nearly half the mortality. And, the higher the D levels, the lower the death rate appeared to fall.’ Black Seed Oil Black seed oil comes from nigella seeds. Be warned it tastes absolutely VILE so if you can’t stomach it, look for it in a capsule or just buy the seeds and put a good sprinkle onto your dinner after cooking each night (along with tumeric of course). Buy here: https://amzn.to/3xwFoVY Capsules: https://amzn.to/3QDlwcn Organic nigella seeds:https://amzn.to/3zUsx2L Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252704/ ‘Nigella sativa has been used as traditional medicine for centuries. The crude oil and thymoquinone (TQ) extracted from its seeds and oil are effective against many diseases like cancer, cardiovascular complications, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease etc. It is effective against cancer in blood system, lung, kidney, liver, prostate, breast, cervix, skin with much safety. The molecular mechanisms behind its anticancer role is still not clearly understood, however, some studies showed that TQ has antioxidant role and improves body’s defense system, induces apoptosis and controls Akt pathway. Although the anti-cancer activity of N. sativa components was recognised thousands of years ago but proper scientific research with this important traditional medicine is a history of last 2∼3 decades.’ WITH THE NEXT 2 PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION I was considering taking the next 2 out of this list but I thought I would mention them and show you what I have found out about them incase you are already taking them or are considering taking them. Omega 3
So omega 3 supplements have SO MUCH conflicting advice, you can literally spend hours researching them and still not know whether they help prevent or even cause cancer (as some research has suggested).
So it’s hard to know what to say about these. The main thing is as we discussed in the diet email all fish contain mercury and other pollutants so when they drain off this oil and put it into a capsule it is even more concentrated so the level of toxins is probably much higher than if you ate the fish. Also the levels of DHA and EPA they put into capsules are ridiculously high (much higher than in nature) so I think these 2 facts have a lot to do with the conflicting advice. So if you are going to take them please stick to vegan algae sources (DHA comes from algae not fish, fish eat algae then we eat (or process) fish for the DHA + EPA so it is a very inefficient process that then involves taking on lots of pollutants too, much like eating animals for protein, the animal gets protein from plants, so we can just skip out the animal and get our protein from the plants too). Algae Omega 3 (2 per day) Buy here: https://amzn.to/3O3JTOH Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383521005905 ‘Based on the 49 published clinical trial results, main effect of ω3 PUFA appears to be on cancer associated symptoms, namely cachexia, inflammation, neuropathy, post operative complications and QoL. Potential mechanisms responsible for the positive outcomes are ω3 PUFA regulation of skeletal muscle protein turnover, inflammatory response and neuron cell survive. It is noteworthy that clinical trial outcomes are not all consistent and are influenced by many factors. The foremost important issue is perhaps to standardise clinical protocols. An international effort, involving scientists, clinicians, industrial partners, private and governmental organisations, is required to reach a consensus.’ DO NOT GET FROM FISH OR FISH OIL WATCH THIS https://nutritionfacts.org/video/omega-3s-prostate-cancer-and-atrial-fibrillation/ Milk Thistle The next one I am unsure about and have now removed from Mum’s daily protocol is milk thistle. It is stated to protect and detox the liver but a lot of the milk thistle supplements tested actually contain toxic moulds that ironically actually damage the liver so if you do take one please ask them if they are 3rd party tested especially for mould and mycotoxins. I will be contacting Cytoplan now actually to see if they do as we would like to add this back in if we can find a guaranteed clean source. Cytoplan Liver Health This is what she WAS taking: https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/cytoprotect-liver
NEGATIVE Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7763672/ ‘Mycotoxins are produced by various micro-fungi as their secondary metabolites, with no biochemical significance in microfungal growth and development [18]. Although they are harmless to their producers, they can elicit adverse effects (carcinogenic, genotoxic, hepatotoxic, teratogenic, estrogenic, immunosuppressive, nephrotoxic, or neurotoxic) in other organisms, mainly in humans and/or animals upon the consumption of contaminated food’ And from another source: ‘Milk thistle supplements were the worst, with most having more than a dozen different mycotoxins. This is thought to be because the plant is harvested specifically when it’s wet; and so, it can get mouldy easily. And so, you have these people taking milk thistle to support their livers, and end up getting exposed to “immunotoxic, genotoxic, and hepatotoxic”—meaning liver-toxic—contaminants.’ I don’t know whether to contact Cytoplan and ask if they test each batch for mycotoxins or just leave it out but thought I would mention it anyway as it is a popular supplement so you may already be taking it, and hadn’t heard of these toxins. PHEW I told you it would be a long one, it’s taken me HOURS to compile this list and it took me months of research compiling Mum’s protocol when we started, and even now we go on and a few of them will be out of stock or discontinued so please let us know if anything looks to be long term out of stock or discontinued or if you find any research we have missed that contradicts anything I have said here it is a constantly evolving space and what I write here today will be out of date in a few months so lets all help each other out. I have tried to look for supplements that contain no fillers or nasties and that have ideally been batch tested for heavy metals so you will definitely find cheaper alternatives but they are probably a much lower quality than what we have listed here. I would rather only take a few high quality supplements that I am more confident are safe than take a lot of lower quality supplements that might not contain what they claim to contain and may even contain some damaging heavy metals and chemicals etc so again please do your own research into all of these. Just start slow, do some research and if you have any Q’s or would like an integrative doctor to help you work through this just email me. Dr Hari only charges a very reasonable fee, then you can email him and Zoom call him whenever you like, he is very friendly, approachable and has helped me and Mum out so much when her NHS doctor said he was going to discontinue her treatment if we dared to take anything else without his say so . . . . PRICK!! Some of these products contain affiliate links so if you do buy any please use these links as it will help us to fund this website and some online courses and other amazing things we have planned to help people on their healing journey. I wish somebody had created a list like this that we could have followed. Oh we have also recently found another website that creates very good combination supplements but they are a bit secretive and don’t like it being posted on websites and online etc due to authorities trying to clamp down on anti cancer claims etc so if you email us at jacci@mymatecancer.com we can send you the link. All the best on your healing journey, Jacci and Karl | 
