MINERALS AGAINST CANCER: IRON AND LITHIUM
Iron
Iron is present in every cell in the human body. It is essential in the formation of rich red blood cells. A combination of protein and iron are required for the formation of blood haemoglobin (haemoglobin carries and releases oxygen in body tissues). Iron foods improve protein metabolism and protein is essential in building a strong immune system.
Fresh oxygen is required in combination with iron for oxygen transfer throughout the body. It is required for the formation of myoglobin, which is essential for oxygen distribution to all muscular cells. Iron is needed to burn up waste matter in the body and then to build new cells, making it an essential mineral in cancer prevention and treatment. Low levels of iron within the body often lead to a deficiency of the body’s immune system.
Laxatives cause a severe loss of iron from the body. Drinking tea and coffee limit the body’s absorption of iron. Prolonged bleeding, trauma, surgery, malignant tumours, poor absorption of iron and heavy menstruation may also lead to anemia or iron deficiency.
Good food sources of iron include apricots, clams, liver, oysters, parsley, pine nuts, soy beans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, yeast, dulse, kelp, sesame seeds, lima beans, meats and spinach.
Lithium is a trace mineral which has received a bad reputation over the years and is classified mainly for its use by psychiatrists. It is commonly used in very large doses to treat mania and depressive states. Lithium is toxic and fatal when given in large amounts. However, in small amounts it provides a variety of beneficial functions to the body.
Lithium is able to enhance the body’s immune system and it assists in the prevention of cancer. It is thought to stimulate the production of lymphocytes and depresses the immune systems suppressor T cells. It is also able to prevent heart attacks.
Lithium is a prescription drug, not commonly available as a supplement. Pharmaceutical lithium is sold under the names Lithicarb and Priadel.
Good sources of lithium include sea vegetables, sugar cane, drinking water and some mineral waters.
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