#102 IV Vitamin C Therapy For Cancer (& the first NIH funded grant) with Dr. Jeanne Drisko

What do you think of when someone says Vitamin C?  Depending on our body’s immune function and overall “load” of environmental or infectious stressors, our need for Vitamin C when we’re challenged with infections can rise dramatically. But this commonly deficient nutrient also has a claim to fame for issues with depression, muscle spasms/cramps, and dental health….and also, cancer.   In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, Dr. Jeanne Drisko schools us on the significance and mechanisms of how Vitamin C intravenous is done safely and shares how her research study is the first of its kind in the United States looking at the benefits of IV Vitamin C for cancer therapy.

Key Takeaways: [15:32] Vitamin C mechanism on killing the cancer cells [18:38] Essentials of Vitamin C on cancer patient [24:46] Proper Vitamin C dosing for cancer patient [27:42] Cautions prior to taking Vitamin C

Mentioned in this episode:Types of cancer which Vitamin C is less effectiveThe Warburg effectHealth benefits of IV Vitamin CReduced side effects on chemotherapy cancer patients due to IV Vitamin C

New textbook co-authored by Dr. Drisko: Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy

Jeanne Drisko, MD is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During her previous tenure as director of KU Integrative Medicine, she conducted translational research and provided patient care, education, and service to the region and the nation. The most important aspect of KU Integrative Medicine was the integrative medicine education agenda with students from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition and dietetics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and naturopathic schools completing rotations in the division. In 2008, Dr. Drisko developed an integrative medicine fellowship for MD primary care providers with a certificate granted at successful completion by the Graduate Medical Education Office at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Of importance was the creation of the integrative nutrition program for master’s level dieticians, co-developed and taught with the KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition and dieticians in KU Integrative Medicine. Master’s degrees in integrative nutrition were granted to the graduates – the first of its kind in the nation. Since stepping down as a clinic director in 2018, Dr. Drisko is passionately devoting her time to research, scholarly writing, and education. Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guide christabiegler.com/links Join us on Instagram instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/ Shop our Favorites christabiegler.com/shop Loving the podcast? Leave us a review! reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressed