Goji and Cancer
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Goji Berries and Cancer: A Promising Ally
Understanding the Cancer Challenge
Each year, more than 10 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, resulting in over 6 million deaths, which makes cancer the second leading cause of death globally. In the U.S., it recently surpassed heart disease as the top cause of mortality. Despite these daunting statistics, there are proactive steps you can take to lower your cancer risk and support your body in fighting the disease if it occurs.
What Is Cancer?
Cancer is a group of related diseases that start when cells, the body's basic building blocks, become abnormal. Normally, cells grow and divide to maintain health, but sometimes this process goes awry. When unnecessary cells form or don't die when they should, they create a mass of tissue, or tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant.
- Benign Tumors: Not cancerous. They can usually be removed and don’t typically return or spread. They're rarely life-threatening.
- Malignant Tumors: These are cancerous. They invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, a process called metastasis.
Cancer develops due to genetic changes caused by external factors like tobacco use, poor diet, UV radiation, environmental toxins, and inherited predispositions. These changes disrupt normal cell growth and death. The key protective role that goji berries can play is tied to their ability to repair damaged DNA, thereby safeguarding your cells.
Prevention and Treatment Strategies with Goji
Reduce your cancer risk by avoiding tobacco, protecting yourself from harmful UV rays, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating a balanced diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and notably, goji berries.
The Power of Goji Berries
- Cancer-Fighting Properties: Goji berries are one of the few plants containing germanium, a mineral known for its cancer-fighting properties. Their unique antioxidants and polysaccharides can prevent the genetic mutations that lead to cancer.
- Immune System Boost: Goji berries enhance stamina, endurance, and recovery from fatigue. They increase lymphocyte count, which strengthens the body’s adaptive immune response.
- Enhanced Cancer Treatment: Goji has been shown to boost the effects of radiation therapy, enabling lower doses, and alleviate some side effects of chemotherapy. It promotes the production of IL-2, a cytokine crucial for anti-tumor responses, and induces apoptosis in cancer cells, helping to break them down.
- Improved Treatment Outcomes: Studies show that combining goji with cancer treatments can significantly improve response rates and prolong remission in various cancers, including malignant melanoma, lung cancer, and colorectal carcinoma.
Recommended Consumption
For cancer prevention, a daily intake of 2 to 4 ounces of high-quality, standardized goji juice with meals is suggested. For those managing cancer, a daily amount of 4 to 8 ounces is recommended.
Incorporating goji berries into your diet could become a valuable part of cancer prevention and management strategies, offering natural support for your body’s defenses.
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