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“His laboratory has already made progress on this feat with the bacterium Escherichia coli, the first of what might be a host of genomically recoded organisms and perhaps setting the stage for preventing many other diseases, including cancer.”

“In fact, it may be cancer-preventative. Nicotinamide (another NAD precursor vitamin) has been shown in Australia to reduce non-melanoma skin cancer risk in a phase III prevention trial and precancerous lesions (actinic keratoses) in a 4-month phase II study.”

“This cascade of events, starting with the loss of barrier function and culminating with immune activation, likely plays roles in the pathogenesis of many chronic disorders, including cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, metabolic dysfunction, behavioral disorders, and cancer.”

“Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States, but new therapies targeting diet and lifestyle may aid in fighting the disease. Emerging research suggests that modulating the kind of nutrients available to cancer cells may encourage or inhibit their growth.”

“Biological age tests therefore should not be viewed as tools for predicting who will develop cancer. If confirmed in future studies, biological age measures could help inform prevention and early intervention strategies by identifying biological changes associated with cancer risk earlier in life.”

“Melatonin supplementation isn’t just beneficial for sleep, it also increases antioxidant enzymes like glutathione and superoxide dismutase, decreases biomarkers of oxidative stress, reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and improves clinical outcomes in cancer, surgical patients, and pregnant women.”

“People who undergo radiation therapy for head and neck cancers often experience oral mucositis – inflammation and ulceration of the mouth and throat that makes speaking, chewing, and swallowing difficult.”

“Here are a few examples of diseases where insulin resistance has been shown to play a contributing role: Breast cancer: Type 2 diabetes and obesity are associated with both a higher risk of breast cancer and a worse prognosis.”

“Depletion of NAD+ may predispose organisms to various age-related diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic diseases, and cancer. NAD+ levels decrease with age in multiple species, including humans.”

“Nevertheless, the findings suggest that gut bacteria from understudied animals may offer promising starting points for developing new cancer treatments. In Aliquot #141, I explore how everyday lifestyle choices influence cancer risk.”