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IP-6 Inositol Hexaphosphate
IP-6 Inositol
Hexaphosphate is a component of fiber that is found
primarily I whole grains and legumes. It appears that the cancer
protective effects of a high fiber diet are due to the presence o higher
levels of IP-6 in the fiber. However, although IP-6 is found in
substantial amounts in the fiber component of whole grains and beans,
supplementation with purified IP-6 and the proper amount of inositol
offers several advantages
The IP-6 existing in grains and beans is poorly absorbed because it
is complexed with protein and minerals like calcium, magnesium, or
potassium.Tests have shown that IP-6 is significantly more bioavailable.
IP-6 is is rapidly taken up by cancer cells basically, turning cancer
cells off. Dr. shamsuddin, M.d., Ph.D., of the University of Maryland
and author of IP6: Nature's Revolutionary Cancer-Fighter (Kensington,
1998) discovered that inositol, dramatically increases the anticancer
and immune enhancing effects of IP-6.
He discovered that when properly combined with inositol, IP-6 forms
two molecules of IP-3 in the body. Inositol, has six carbon atoms that
are capable of binding phosphate molecules; when all six carbons are
occupied by six phosphate groups, it form IP-6.
When IP-3 levels are low in the body (as in cancer cells), the cells
replicate out of control. Qwhen the cancer cells are bathed in IP-3 they
literally turn themselves off. The proper ratio of IP-6 and inositol
ensures the formation of IP-3 within the body.
IP-6 and inositol have also been shown to be an effective antioxidant
and booster to the immune function, in proper combination. This
combination boosts the activity of a type of white blood cell known as a
"natural killer" or "NK" cell. These killer cells
literally kill cancer cells, viruses and other infecting organisms. They
protect the body against cancer and infection. Although IP-6 can
increase NK cell activi6ty, the combination exerts even greater
enhancement.
Experimental studies on animals have shown that IP-6 exerts
anti-cancer effects against brain tumors, breast cancer, colon
carcinoma, fibroblast, immortalized, leukemia, liver carcinoma, lung
carcinoma, prostate carcinoma, skeletal muscle sarcoma, and skin
carcinoma.
Sources: whole grains, legumes
Precautions: IP-6 is extremely safe based upon
extensive animal testing and human studies. No side effects have been
reported even at higher dosages.
Dosage Ranges and Duration of Administration:
Dr.
Shamsuddin recommends taking a daily dosage of 800-1,200 mg of IP-6
along with 20-300 mg of inositol as a general preventative measure. In
patients with cancer or at high risk for cancer, he recommends a dosage
of 4,800-7,200 mg of IP-6 along with 1,200-1,800 mg of inositol. He also
recommends it be taken on an empty stomach.
Products should have a 4 to 1 ratio of IP-6 to inositol for maximum
benefit.
IP-6 can be taken with conventional cancer treatments such as
radiation and chemotherapy.
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