6th Annual Brain Tumor Conference: Nutrition and Brain Tumors

Nutrition and Brain Tumors
Carolyn Katzin, Certified Nutrition Specialist

www.cancernutrion.com

Cancer is a molecular diseases. Mistakes in the cells are not corrected. Cancer cell has lost its orientation.

What can I do to improve my outcome?
- Add the 3 P's to enhance your health
- protein - whey, egg white, cottage cheese, etc.
o 15 grams of protein in about 4 ounces
o Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, lean meat
o Tofu and beans
o Pre-digested or hydrolyzed protein (milk protein as whey)
o Almond or peanut butter, nuts, seeds
- phospholipids - lecithin, phosphatidyl choline, inositol and phosphatidyl serine
o active forms of fat
o key components of cell membranes
o essential for brain health
o oils and fats: recommended fatty acid balance (omega 6:3 of approx 4 to 1)
- phytonutrients - blueberries, spirulina, blue/green foods
o help to make sure cells are in good health
o ORAC scores in order of most to least: blueberry, blackberry, garlic, kale, strawberry, spinach, brussel sprouts, plum, broccoli, beet, red grape, kiwi, pink grapefruit
- work with the 3 Anti's
- Anti-carcinogens: a chemical that reduces cancer processes
o Curry powder (combo of turmeric, cumin and other spices)
o Grapefruit and other citrus fruits (naringinin and limonene)
o Green tea (EGCG and other natural ingredients)
o Pomegranates (especially the oil from the seeds)
o Brazil nuts (excellent source of selenium)
o Tomatoes (source of lycopene)
o saffron
- Antioxidants: a chemical that reduces oxidation (eat them, not in supplements)
- anti-inflammatories: a chemical that reduces inflammation (redness, heat swelling)
o omega 3 fatty acids
o flaxseed, borage and blackcurrant seed oils
o natural salicylates: turmeric, rosemary, thyme, apricot, broccoli
o bioflavonoids: from citrus
o sugar and inflammation
* inflammation and sugar consumption may be linked
* Insulin-like Growth Factor is a genetic marker found to increase in high glucose diet; brain tumors are dependent on glucose
* Calorie restriction also lowers IGF-1
* Inflammatory reactions, wheat sensitivity - benefit from avoiding gluten
* Glucose uptake is measured by glycemic index and load
* Sucrose (one molecule each of glucose and fructose combined)
* Starch is composed of long chains of glucose
Fatigue - drink green tea, dark chocolate
Regular physical activity
Protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins and C
Avoid caffeine and stimulants
Drink green tea (not after 4pm)
Nausea - ginger, whole grain crackers, melba toast
Constipation - prune juice, dried prunes,figs,apricots,wheat bran, avoid apple sauce
Headache - avoid caffeine, chocolate, cheese and tyrmine foods (anchovies, gravies)
Weight loss - choose avocado, high calorie smoothies
Tendency to bleed easily - oranges, lemons, limes
Vision loss - dark green leafy veggies
Enhance your natural immunity
- mushroom extract or just plain white button mushrooms
The promise of nutigenomics
- individual genetic variations help tailor and personalize your recommendations

supplements
- alpha lipoic acid
- NAC
- Coenzyme Q10
- Green tea extract
Are some supplements harmful or of benefit?
- avoid mega-doses (more than twice RDI or acceptable intake) of any nutrient
- reduce supplemental antioxidants during treatment
Steroids and Weight
- reduce salt and sodium
- increase potassium eating more vegetables and fruits
- lower simple sugar; choose foods with a low glycemic index/load
- stay active
- drink lots of water

Nutrition and Inflammation
Beneficial foods
Specific issues related to treatment
Nutigenomics
- new field of nutrition and genetic expression
- The DNA Diet a new way of personalizing dietary recommendations
- Valuable tool for emphasizing which foods are most important for you

www.thednadiet.com
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