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Is A High Dosage Of Vitamin C Effective Against Cancer?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Question: Is there some high dosage of Vitamin C that is effective against cancer? and if so - how high is the dose?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
possible effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
First, there is no clear scientific support for both positive or negative effect of vitamin c in treatment of malignant disease. What is known is that vit c may strengthen immune system which is beneficial in fight against tumor- ALso some animal studies have shown that high-dose vitamin C treatment blocks tumor growth in certain models of pancreatic, liver, prostate, and ovarian cancers.
SO, all in all,you dont need to expect some significant result or effect ,or that vit c can replace conventional treatment,but also it cant harm you in regular dosage. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is A High Dosage Of Vitamin C Effective Against Cancer?

Brief Answer: possible effect Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. First, there is no clear scientific support for both positive or negative effect of vitamin c in treatment of malignant disease. What is known is that vit c may strengthen immune system which is beneficial in fight against tumor- ALso some animal studies have shown that high-dose vitamin C treatment blocks tumor growth in certain models of pancreatic, liver, prostate, and ovarian cancers. SO, all in all,you dont need to expect some significant result or effect ,or that vit c can replace conventional treatment,but also it cant harm you in regular dosage. Wish you good health. Regards