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Selcuk Ozdil's avatar

Halim hi,

How about the latest Koc Medicine Award winner Kıvanç Birsoy declaring antioxidants feeding the tumors. The social media is full of news reposts that black-currants are out now!

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Halim Gurgenci's avatar

According to the metabolic theory of cancer (the alternative theory put forward against the current genetic explanation), the tumors produce their food through fermentation.

All foods rich in sugar and carbs feed the tumors. Some anti-oxidants, e.g. grapes, apples, berries, cherries are good tumor feed for this reason.

So, what Kıvanç Birsoy is saying is certainly true for some anti-oxidants. I have not read his report therefore, I cannot comment any further.

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