Diet and Nutrition

Diet and nutrition planning is a cornerstone of ICTs cancer treatment protocol. Oncologists generally offer that it doesn't matter what cancer patients eat, as long as they eat enough to maintain their weight. "Not true," according to ICT Director, Dr. Mark Rosenberg, since so many cancers feed on glucose (sugar). Some studies indicate that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate "ketogenic" diet, specifically containing high amounts of medium chain triglycerides (such as coconut oil), can have an effect on the size and spread of certain cancers. In my experience, however, eating a mostly plant-based ketogenic diet is difficult and generally not sustainable for long periods. Studies, most of which were performed by Dr. Valter Longo et al, suggest that fasting (or eating a fasting mimicking diet) for 60-72 hours around chemotherapy may be beneficial in the following ways:

1. Reduced side effects: Fasting may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, such as organ damage, toxic features, and immunosuppression.
2. Improved quality of life: Fasting may improve quality of life and help prevent fatigue during chemotherapy.
3. Suppressed tumor progression: Fasting may suppress tumor growth, metastasis, and metabolic activity.
4. Improved survival: Fasting may improve survival.
5. Targeted cancer cells: Fasting may selectively target cancer cells, which are already damaged and struggle to survive without nourishment.