By Keith Bishop | Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist | Prevail Over Cancer

If your liver has already done the hard work of neutralizing a toxin or excess hormone — but your gut is quietly undoing all of that work before it can leave your body — you have an enzyme problem.

That enzyme is called beta-glucuronidase. And one of the most-researched natural compounds for addressing it is calcium D-glucarate.

In this post, we'll break down exactly what calcium D-glucarate is, how it works at the biochemical level, what the research shows across multiple cancer types, and where it fits inside a comprehensive integrative oncology protocol.

What Is Calcium D-Glucarate?

Calcium D-glucarate is the calcium salt of D-glucaric acid — a naturally occurring compound produced in small amounts by the human body and found abundantly in a variety of plant foods. The calcium is there for stability in supplement form. The active ingredient is the glucarate portion.

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Melatonin in Cancer Protocols: Promise, Precaution, and the Latest Research

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Integrative Cancer Educator, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, and Retired Pharmacist

Melatonin, often called the "sleep hormone," is a naturally occurring compound produced by the pineal gland in the brain. While its primary role is to regulate the sleep-wake cycle, emerging research has revealed its potential as a potent anticancer agent. This blog explores melatonin's anticancer properties, additional health benefits, potential side effects, role in cancer treatment, recommended dosages, and possible drug interactions.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate circadian rhythms, ensuring a healthy sleep-wake cycle. It is also a potent antioxidant, capable of neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, which are key contributors to cellular damage and aging.

Melatonin Anticancer Activity*

Research has shown that melatonin exhib...