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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO PREVENT CANCER: BEE POLLEN, BRYOSTATINS AND CHLOROPHYLL

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is a powder-like material produced by the anthers of flowering plants and gathered by bees. Bees collect this powder, moisten it with nectar and pack it into ‘pollen baskets’ or sacs on their backs. Then they hand over their precious load to the ‘nurse bees’. This pollen is then made into royal jelly, to feed the young developing bee larvae. It is composed of 10 to 25 per cent protein and also contains 18 amino acids, 28 minerals, 11 enzymes and 14 fatty acids, as well as  complex vitamins, vitamin C, carotene, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, sodium, plant sterols and simple sugars. Many health promoters now advertise bee pollen as a ‘perfect food’.

Bee pollen has anti-microbial and antibiotic properties. It is useful for combating cancer, pollution, radiation, fatigue, depression and colon disorders. It also has a strengthening and stimulating effect on the body’s immune system. Bee pollen is believed to prevent cancer and may reduce the possibility of tumours if taken regularly. Research indicates that beekeepers as a whole display lower rates of cancer compared to other occupations studied.

The Chinese have used bee pollen for centuries to prevent prostate enlargement, slow down the ageing process, reduce radiation sickness in cancer patients and to boost endurance and strength. Scientists are only just beginning to unlock the amazing disease-prevention properties found within this unique pollen.

Some people can be allergic to bee pollen. It is best to try a small amount first and determine if a rash, wheezing or any other signs of discomfort occur. If allergic symptoms occur, discontinue use.

Bryostatins

Bryostatins are ocean invertebrates called Bugulaneritina (sea mats or corallines). Scientists have isolated a chemical from bryostatins called lactones. Lactones boost immunity through interleukin-2 and T-type white blood cells. They are believed to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, especially leukaemia. Bryostatins decrease cell growth and spread in some forms of cancer.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is an effective blood builder, cleansing agent, a natural antibiotic and is also able to chelate heavy metals and toxins from the body. Chlorophyll is the substance that makes plants green and is responsible for photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is a rich source of beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin Ê (needed for blood clotting) and enzymes. The molecular structure of chlorophyll resembles that of haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein of red blood cells.

The key difference between haemoglobin and chlorophyll is the metallic atom in the middle of each molecule of human haemoglobin is iron and the metallic atom m the middle of chlorophyll is magnesium. Blue-green algae, spirulina, chlorella wheat grass, parsley, barley grass, broccoli and dark green leafy vegetables are rich sources of chlorophyll.

The active ingredient in chlorophyll, chlorophyllin is known to have strong anti-muta-genic, anti-tumour and antioxidant properties. Research carried out at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in the United States, tested a variety of complex, cancer-causing substances. These included fried beef, shredded pork, red wine, cigarette smoke, tobacco snuff, chewing tobacco, airborne particles, coal, dust and diesel emission particles. Chlorophyllin stopped mutations in eight out of 10 of these tests. In 1991, scientists at the Center for Health Sciences and Toxicology, in the United States tested chlorophyllin against one of the most potent carcinogens known, aflatoxin. Results showed that chlorophyllin almost completely inhibited the mutagenicity of this carcinogen. This makes chlorophyll useful in the prevention of many different types of cancer.

Chlorophyll has a soothing and healing effect on the mucosal lining and it has been used for skin ulcers, as a blood builder for anaemia, and to help detoxify the liver and kidneys.

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