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It has been suggested — and advised, but not by all — that Vitamin C can, if administered in high doses, treat cancer. Is this true?
It was thought that the high doses might be toxic to cancer cells, and some early studies lent promise to the idea. But later studies showed that the earlier ones were flawed.
The later studies, which were more “scientific,” showed no treatment benefit from high doses of Vitamin C.
Did that stop some people from advising Vitamin C as a treatment? No, some alternative practicioners still recommend the treatment.
But another twist: It has been found that intravenous injections of Vitamin C seem to effect the body differently from oral ingestion. A new round of interest has been raised into Vitamin C as cancer treatment.
There is no evidence that Vitamin C can cure cancer. But some researchers are interested in the idea that it might help with the effectiveness of other cancer treatments. Radiation therapy and chemo are among the treatments that might be aided by Vitamin C.
But, unfortunately, it is premature to say one way or the other about this. But at least you know where we’re at.
