Science Review: Dietary Iron Changes Gut Microbiome and Promotes Secretion of Cancer-Promoting Molecules

Reference: Liu, C., Gong, J., Zhang, Q., Chen, G., Yin, S., Luo, Z., … He, Z. (2023). Dietary iron modulates gut microbiota and induces SLPI secretion to promote colorectal tumorigenesis. Gut Microbes, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2023.2221978 This study was done in mice. Full text here. This study demonstrates that too much iron in the …

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Amazing Food Shows Powerful Immune-Boosting and Anticancer Activity

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.,CFMP Medicinal Mushrooms One food source that has been thoroughly researched in its role in immune stimulation and cancer are Medicinal Mushrooms. This amazing food has the ability to complement chemotherapy and radiation therapy by countering several of the …

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Risk of Breast Cancer- Do You Know Your Estrogen Metabolites?

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.,CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Estrogen is not the only issue when it comes to increasing the risk of breast cancer. The real issue is how is your estrogen being metabolized. You want to have your doctor order a test that evaluates the …

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