Exploring the Science Behind Organic Foods, Farmworker Health and Cancer Risks, and the Controversial Congressional Bill Shielding Pesticide Manufacturers

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer.

As cancer rates continue to rise across the U.S., especially in agricultural states like Iowa, many are asking: could the food we eat—and how it’s grown—be part of the problem?

🚜 Conventional Produce and Pesticide Exposure

Conventional fruits and vegetables are often grown with synthetic pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, malathion, and chlorpyrifos—chemicals classified as probable or possible human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). While regulatory agencies like the EPA set limits on residue levels, recent studies suggest that even low-level, chronic exposure may contribute to cancer risk.

📍 Who’s Most at Risk?

• Farmworkers and pesticide applicat...

Modified Citrus Pectin MCP and Cancer

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

PectaSol is a form of modified citrus pectin (MCP) derived from the pith (the white, spongy layer between the outer peel) of citrus fruits. It has been modified to a specific molecular weight and structure to ensure bioavailability and systemic benefits. PectaSol is known for inhibiting galectin-3, a protein that promotes cancer growth and metastasis and cancer.[i]

How Does PectaSol Work?

PectaSol works by blocking galectin-3, which is involved in cancer cell adhesion, proliferation, and metastasis.[ii] By inhibiting galectin-3 and galectin-8,[iii] PectaSol can help prevent cancer cells from spreading and support the effectiveness of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and cancer treatment. MCP, given orally, inhibits carbohydrate-facilitated tumor growth, angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth), and metastasis in the body via its effects on galectin-3 fu...