Supplemental antioxidants can prevent the activation of tumor suppressor genes by inhibiting DNA damage in individuals with existing cancer, thereby hindering the killing of cancer cells. — Whalespan
Supplemental antioxidants can prevent the activation of tumor suppressor genes by inhibiting DNA damage in individuals with existing cancer, thereby hindering the killing of cancer cells.
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We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“in the context of someone that already has cancer taking supplemental antioxidants can actually prevent the activation of tumor suppressor genes because it prevents DNA damage tumor suppressor genes play an important role in killing cancer cells”