Research progress of the inhibitory effect of deuterium-depleted water on cancers.
- Author:
Hongqiang WANG
1
;
Cong LIU
;
Weiyi FANG
;
Huiling YANG
Author Information
1. Sino-America Cancer Research Institute, Guangdong Medical College, Dongguan, China. 403809283@qq.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Antineoplastic Agents;
Deuterium;
therapeutic use;
Humans;
Neoplasms;
therapy;
Water;
chemistry
- From:
Journal of Southern Medical University
2012;32(10):1454-1456
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Deuterium is an important predisposing factor for cancer. Deuterium-depleted Water, also known as low deuterium water, ultra-light water or no deuterium water, can be obtained by removing deuterium from natural water. Studies have shown that water with a low deuterium concentration (<65% percent of volume) can inhibit cancer growth. Clinical trials demonstrated that drinking DDW (10-20 ppm) caused growth arrest of malignant cells in cancer patients and significantly prolonged the patient survival with also improved quality of life. A wide range of anti-cancer drugs in current use are associated with severe adverse effects, while deuterium-depleted water appears to have virtually no pharmacological side effects and is convenient to administer. The authors review the advances in the researches of anti-cancer effects and the underlying mechanisms of deuterium-depleted water.
