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Cancer, IV Drips, and the Glutathione Vitamin C Connection

Nov 6, 2023
This podcast explores the effects of high-dose vitamin C on cancer and sepsis. It discusses how vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant to kill cancer cells and an antioxidant in sepsis. The impact of vitamin C dosage on oxalate levels and the delicate balance with glutathione is also explored. Additionally, potential benefits for individuals under high stress are considered.
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Quick takeaways

  • High-dose intravenous vitamin C can selectively kill cancer cells and save sepsis patients, but it acts differently in cancer and sepsis due to its pro-oxidant and antioxidant properties.
  • Maintaining a delicate balance between vitamin C, glutathione, and oxalate levels is crucial for overall health and killing cancer, but the balance needs to be understood and avoided when generating excessive oxalate.

Deep dives

High-dose Vitamin C as a Pro-oxidant in Killing Cancer Cells

High-dose intravenous vitamin C has shown potential in selectively killing cancer cells in live patients and saving sepsis patients from dying. However, it acts as a pro-oxidant in cancer, requiring separation from glutathione. This delicate balance is crucial, as it needs to be avoided when killing cancer but maintained for overall health. Doses as low as 2000 milligrams of vitamin C per day can raise oxalate levels in most people, while even as little as 400 milligrams may raise oxalate in some individuals. Achieving the right balance between the dose, individual factors, and context is essential.

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