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Dangers of Taking Supplements While Battling Cancer
22:56 - 30:58 (08:02)
People who are unhealthy due to a disease like cancer, runs the risk of worsening their condition by taking supplements as cancer cells require the same nutrients as healthy cells, albeit in more quantities, which may fuel the proliferation of cancer cells.
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The context plays a vital role in determining the significance of vitamin and mineral supplementation, but many people still take these supplements irrespective of their needs.
22:56 - 23:30 (00:34)
Summary
The context plays a vital role in determining the significance of vitamin and mineral supplementation, but many people still take these supplements irrespective of their needs.
ChapterDangers of Taking Supplements While Battling Cancer
EpisodeEp. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Minerals are crucial co-factors for enzymes in our body, but absorbing the right amounts can be tricky especially since minerals like magnesium and calcium share similar characteristics.
23:30 - 26:22 (02:51)
Summary
Minerals are crucial co-factors for enzymes in our body, but absorbing the right amounts can be tricky especially since minerals like magnesium and calcium share similar characteristics. Excessive intake of one can lead to deficiencies of the other.
ChapterDangers of Taking Supplements While Battling Cancer
EpisodeEp. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Folic acid supplements might not be beneficial for people having cancer as cancer cells use these supplements to make more cells due to their rapid proliferation capabilities.
26:22 - 28:43 (02:21)
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Folic acid supplements might not be beneficial for people having cancer as cancer cells use these supplements to make more cells due to their rapid proliferation capabilities. Cancer cells can overcome various signaling pathways to reproduce and grow rapidly.
ChapterDangers of Taking Supplements While Battling Cancer
EpisodeEp. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The use of metformin to control blood glucose levels is being studied as a way to starve cancer cells of the glucose they need to grow, while dietary interventions like limiting processed carbohydrate intake could also be effective.
28:43 - 30:58 (02:14)
Summary
The use of metformin to control blood glucose levels is being studied as a way to starve cancer cells of the glucose they need to grow, while dietary interventions like limiting processed carbohydrate intake could also be effective. As cancer cells may be present in a disease-free body, the decision to adopt such interventions is an important one to make.