"If we can reset the memory of the stem cell back to zero, we can help the body create healthy cells instead of cancer cells." —Dr. Ilyes Baghli

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD, speaks with Ilyes Baghli, MD, President of the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine, about his groundbreaking hybrid orthomolecular protocol. From Algeria to Japan, Dr. Baghli has championed integrative and nutritional approaches that target mitochondria, stem cells, and even parasitic pathways to reimagine how cancer can be treated.

👉 This conversation is part of the Cancer Care Reimagined Speaker Series, leading up to Riordan Clinic’s Cancer Care Reimagined Conference this November.

Highlights include:

→ Why mitochondria and stem cells are key in resetting cancer’s progression

→ How antiparasitic therapies show promise as anticancer agents

→ The role of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc in cellular repair

→ How Algeria became a leader in embracing integrative, orthomolecular medicine

Meet Ilyes Baghli, MD

Ilyes Baghli, MD is a physician based in Algiers and the current President of the Dr. Ilyes Baghli is the current President of the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM), a global organization founded in 1973 that promotes research, education, and clinical practice in nutritional and metabolic medicine. He has organized training programs and international collaborations to advance orthomolecular and integrative therapies worldwide. His research and leadership have helped introduce hybrid orthomolecular protocols—combining nutrition, fasting, lifestyle, and repurposed medicines—into academic and clinical practice.

Sponsor

This series is made possible by Empower, the Platinum Sponsor of Cancer Care Reimagined Conference. As a national leader in compounding pharmacy and 503B outsourcing, Empower serves providers and patients across all 50 states with safe, affordable, and personalized medications. Guided by the belief that behind every order is a person in need, they bring compassion and innovation to everything they do. Learn more at empowerpharmacy.com.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome + introduction to the speaker series

01:44 Introducing Dr. Ilyes Baghli

02:34 Early journey into orthomolecular medicine

05:55 Building the Algerian Society for Nutrition & Orthomolecular Medicine

07:19 Why Algeria embraced integrative therapies

14:01 Introducing the hybrid orthomolecular protocol

15:16 Targeting mitochondria, stem cells, and cancer memory

20:45 Nutrient cofactors and the role of vitamin D, C, zinc, and magnesium

26:23 Antiparasitic medicines as anticancer therapies

32:33 Diet, fasting, and detoxification in cancer care

36:07 Global collaborations and the future of integrative oncology

Topics we explore in this episode include:

cancer care reimagined, integrative oncology, orthomolecular medicine, Ilyes Baghli, mitochondria and cancer, stem cell reset, fenbendazole anticancer research, vitamin C cancer therapy, vitamin D and immunity, metabolic theory of cancer, hybrid orthomolecular protocol, Algeria integrative medicine, global oncology collaboration, terrain-based medicine

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