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▪ IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) is a growth stimulating hormone

that regulates the reproduction and regeneration of cells. While

elevations are normal in children, this can be a catalyst for cancer
growth for those not in rapid developmental stages of life.

Protein restriction, fasting, exercise, curcumin, resveratrol, and

many other plant-based compounds can inhibit the production of
excess IGF-1.

▪ mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) is a physiological pathway that
regulates cell growth and replication. The activity of mTOR is

often upregulated in cancer and can cause rapid cell division.

High levels of insulin from a high sugar and refined carbohydrate
diet and excess protein may elevate mTOR activity. Excessive

protein consumption can also stimulate this pathway. Nutritional

ketosis helps to prevent this pathway from contributing to cancer
growth.

▪ The p53 gene is frequently mutated in cancers. This important

gene repairs defective DNA and allows the cell to go back into its
normal cycle of growth and reproduction. If the defective DNA

cannot be repaired, the p53 gene signals for cellular apoptosis

(programmed cell death), halting the potential for cancerous growth.
Nutritional ketosis can help restore proper p53 function.

Nutritional ketosis has recently proven to be a powerful cancer fighter

against blastomas and soft tissue sarcomas. Glucose availability that

drives this aggressive brain cancer is reduced by ketogenic metabolic
therapy (KMT). KMT also elevates ketone bodies that are

neuroprotective and non-fermentable.

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