Can Special Diet & Home Remedies Really ‘Cure’ Cancer?

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Can Special Diet & Home Remedies Really ‘Cure’ Cancer?

The remedies mentioned by Sidhu — Coconut, Turmeric, Apple Cider vinegar, Lemon Water, and Neem Leaves — are often associated with herbal medicine or traditional remedies due to their historical and cultural use for various health benefits.

Some of them are also considered superfoods, particularly in wellness and holistic health contexts, due to their potential health-promoting properties.

But, is there scientific evidence to support these beliefs?

The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, for instance, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and some laboratory studies (here, here and here) suggest it might help slow the growth of cancer cells.

However, these results are not yet conclusive, and more research is needed to determine if curcumin can be an effective part of cancer treatment.

Lemons, on the other hand, are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which have been shown to support the immune system and help the body fight off infections.

But does this also apply to cancer? Not exactly. In fact, two seperate studies (here and here) published by the New England Journal of Medicine showed no positive effects from high-dose vitamin C supplements in patients with advanced cancers.

Recent early-stage studies have shown the potential benefits of intravenous (IV) vitamin C in conjunction with conventional chemotherapy, as well as some anti-cancer properties (participants consumed large quantities of lemons). However, these studies also emphasise the need for further research.

Various studies also suggest that neem has the potential to prevent cancer when used in conjunction with medical treatment.

However, further research and clinical trials are needed to fully understand its anticancer mechanisms.

Apple cider vinegar is another home remedy often promoted for various health benefits, such as aiding digestion and acting as an antimicrobial agent. However, there is no research to support its ability to treat or cure cancer, and no direct evidence proving that drinking ACV is effective in curing cancer.

A study shared in 2014 found that tumor cells died on exposure to acetic acid. However, the research was conducted in a laboratory setting, and it is not feasible to directly expose a real tumor to acetic acid, making it unlikely that the same results would occur in the human body.

There is also no scientific evidence to support the claim that coconut oil can cure cancer.

Dr Shilpi Agrawal, Consultant-Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali says, “Curcumin is a main ingredient in Turmeric. It is being looked at in clinical trials for its anti- inflammatory properties that may have some preventive action. But it’s effect on already diagnosed stage IV cancer is yet to be proven. There are no clinical evidence for rest of the ingredients.”

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