March 2012 PMID 22323820

Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy.

Changhan Lee, Lizzia Raffaghello, Sebastian Brandhorst, Fernando M Safdie, Giovanna Bianchi, Alejandro Martin-Montalvo, Vito Pistoia, Min Wei, Saewon Hwang, Annalisa Merlino, Laura Emionite, Rafael de Cabo, Valter D Longo

Mentions

132
Peak: 3 in Sep 2024
across 6 sources since Feb 2019

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions mostly support the article’s conclusions, with posts emphasizing fasting’s role in improving chemotherapy effectiveness, using phrases like 'protects normal cells' and 'delays tumor growth.' Some posts explore practical ideas, such as plans for fasting during treatment, reflecting high interest and engagement, while acknowledging that more research is needed for definitive impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings that fasting can enhance cancer treatment and retard tumor growth, indicating broad agreement.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high interest, discussing detailed mechanisms and practical applications of fasting in cancer therapy.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts reference scientific studies, personal plans, and call for oncologists to consider fasting, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest that this research has the potential to influence treatment approaches, though some mention need for further studies for conclusive impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Short-term fasting or starvation protects normal cells from the side effects of chemotherapy and enhances the sensitivity of cancer cells to treatment.
  • Fasting cycles can delay tumor growth and improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in various cancer models, including breast, melanoma, and brain cancers.
  • In mouse studies, combining fasting with chemotherapy led to long-term cancer-free survival, indicating fasting could be a powerful adjunct to cancer therapy by promoting stress sensitization in tumors.]

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Dr Assala Lamaa أصالة لمع
@AssalaLamaa · X

https://t.co/PIPOxZjeo8 Lee, 2012. Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy https://t.co/MzssAehXn1

Jul 3, 2020 · 10 likes · 65,676 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Fasting Cycles Retard Growth of Tumors and Sensitize a Range of Cancer Cell Types to Chemotherapy https://t.co/DZnRg9JbuF

Oct 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,952 followers View post →
Carlos Toscano-Ochoa
@DrCarlosToscano · X

@jeremyxarchive Explain this to your oncologists (just in case): https://t.co/LnOQcYduoL https://t.co/KD25NoXcAt Nature and Science are the most important science journals. Good luck

Sep 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 470 followers View post →
Raphael Iceland
@IcelandRaphael · X

@conspiration Sauf que c est exactement ce que dit cette publication SCIENTIFIQUE peer review. Conspirary est contre la science. https://t.co/ot6dBvcrmr https://t.co/RWgzBieNJl

Jun 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 446 followers View post →
Banafsheh Eftekhari
@beftekhari · X

@roozbehp @mmahdian @inazkam Lee C, Raffaghello L, Brandhorst S, et al. Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy. Sci Transl Med. 2012;4(124):124ra27. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.3003293

Apr 5, 2022 · 1 like · 1,195 followers View post →
Juan J. Ramirez
@hotsmartfy · X

Is Dr. Tom Seyfried Right? Metabolic Cancer Therapy Explained https://t.co/592EVDw15h via @YouTube https://t.co/0edXYTPAAr

Aug 31, 2024 · 1 like · 1,138 followers View post →

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Ken Apperson
@KenApperso45084 · X

Is Dr. Tom Seyfried Right? Metabolic Cancer Therapy Explained https://t.co/EgmkfKp7FY via @YouTube

May 11, 2025 · 494 followers View post →
zootedsuit
@zootedsuit2007 · X

Glucose and glutamine are the main feeders of cancer according to Dr Seyfried. We DO NOT need MRNA. Our bodies can heal and water only fasting helps as well. ALWAYS seek alternatives when possible. #LarryEllison #Cancer https://t.co/Nl9pNzgbAt

Jan 22, 2025 · 269 followers View post →
non sine causa
@NonSineCausa_ · X

@theliverdr E.g. "Fasting Cycles Retard Growth of Tumors and Sensitize a Range of Cancer Cell Types to Chemotherapy" published in Science Translational Medicine. It demonstrates that fasting enhances chemotherapy's effectiveness while protecting normal cells.

Nov 22, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
Lauren H
@BrookeHare5 · X

@SteveDeaceShow https://t.co/BWpfelpXlH

Nov 9, 2024 · 105 followers View post →
Mbul Gendhut
@MbulGendhut · X

https://t.co/MIBQjgfuyq

Oct 7, 2024 · 830 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Fasting Cycles Retard Growth of Tumors and Sensitize a Range of Cancer Cell Types to Chemotherapy https://t.co/DZnRg9JbuF

Oct 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,952 followers View post →
Mbul Gendhut
@MbulGendhut · X

https://t.co/GcqWDPW3Jh

Sep 27, 2024 · 830 followers View post →
Tom Adelstein
@AdelsteinTom · X

Is Dr. Tom Seyfried Right? Metabolic Cancer Therapy Explained https://t.co/6Rv9rL7OYW via @YouTube

Sep 25, 2024 · 1,169 followers View post →
NAFO_Bob
@NAFO_Bob · X

@LovesTiki2 Here is my plan for Cancer...https://t.co/tPUCq68fGm, https://t.co/bBhQpYlYh2, https://t.co/iosz67bh2x, https://t.co/RUlf4kB27X, https://t.co/aApFS6umjj... if you're onco team doesn't have you fasting, get another team.

Sep 21, 2024 · 4,180 followers View post →
Juan J. Ramirez
@hotsmartfy · X

Is Dr. Tom Seyfried Right? Metabolic Cancer Therapy Explained https://t.co/592EVDw15h via @YouTube https://t.co/0edXYTPAAr

Aug 31, 2024 · 1 like · 1,138 followers View post →
BUDS M. FERNANDO
@QuantumBuds · X

Is Dr. Tom Seyfried Right? Metabolic Cancer Therapy Explained https://t.co/1oB1W5mhpo via @YouTube

Jul 26, 2024 · 107 followers View post →
Sylvestre Alix
@SylvAlix · X

@seb_hach @Pyjam3 @Rl3Remi @GuillaumeBarucq @Lolalal53565874 Concernant l'effet sur les souris atteintes de cancer, une étude récente: https://t.co/noGCy6WXyo

Nov 6, 2023 · 188 followers View post →
Carlos Toscano-Ochoa
@DrCarlosToscano · X

@jeremyxarchive Explain this to your oncologists (just in case): https://t.co/LnOQcYduoL https://t.co/KD25NoXcAt Nature and Science are the most important science journals. Good luck

Sep 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 470 followers View post →
Raphael Iceland
@IcelandRaphael · X

@conspiration Sauf que c est exactement ce que dit cette publication SCIENTIFIQUE peer review. Conspirary est contre la science. https://t.co/ot6dBvcrmr https://t.co/RWgzBieNJl

Jun 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 446 followers View post →
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@domble42 · X

@Tony__Casa @l_extracteur https://t.co/aDLfFPNhTP Après j'ai regardé rapidement, ça porte sur un petit nombre de souris sur des périodes de jeunes assez longue (même si les résultats sont net, il y a a boire et a manger dans cette étude, sans mauvais jeu de mot), il y en a peut être d'autre

Sep 14, 2022 · 322 followers View post →
Banafsheh Eftekhari
@beftekhari · X

@roozbehp @mmahdian @inazkam Lee C, Raffaghello L, Brandhorst S, et al. Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy. Sci Transl Med. 2012;4(124):124ra27. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.3003293

Apr 5, 2022 · 1 like · 1,195 followers View post →
Kamikater
@Kamikater2 · X

@FreeZone76 @ChristofRomano1 @DocOnco @Trapobezieher Also verlinkt ist die Studie sehr wohl am Ende des Artikels...https://t.co/mzwo4JdMrV Und wie gesagt, das war jetzt nich meine Primärquelle dafür (war Nano damals), es gibt echt viele Studien zu dem Thema: https://t.co/8OjvjOqebi https://t.co/B9FmUqnKWi https://t.co/3y46snWBiw

Mar 3, 2022 · 18 followers View post →
Tsekkaaja ™ 
@FaktaTsekkaaja · X

@MariaNordin @RuohonenAnna @BenitaJulin @andrewickstroem @VRmatkalla Itsekin, ja vertaan tätä usein EBVn verrattuna lievänä. Tiedätkö pätkäpaaston hyödyistä? https://t.co/C8bEtk3Giw Myös Noro oli lievä, muut perheessä alkoi oireilemaan 24h sisällä pojan ekasta oksennuksesta ja sairasti muutaman päivän, alotin ite paaston heti 1/2

Nov 28, 2021 · 1 like · 429 followers View post →
Judy Barnes Baker
@judy_bb · X

Fasting Cycles Retard Growth of Tumors and Sensitize a Range of Cancer Cell Types to Chemotherapy https://t.co/uUDMEFbRRA

Jun 1, 2021 · 708 followers View post →
Larry Diamond
@natureboyrr · X

Mainstream is thankfully catching up. Hopefully an oncologist anyone reading this is using if needed for self and loved one is keeping up on how fasting enhances chemotherapy so much. Better tolerated, targeted, and more effective. https://t.co/kbcRE5zITE https://t.co/vu5d20wlir

May 29, 2021 · 5,626 followers View post →
Jésus de Naheulbeuk
@mill_pit · X

@ThierryCasasnov @BlaiseScalpa https://t.co/3zcg1A6ahR et là tu vas sûrement répondre « caca », j’imagine

Aug 9, 2020 · 196 followers View post →
Dr Assala Lamaa أصالة لمع
@AssalaLamaa · X

https://t.co/PIPOxZjeo8 Lee, 2012. Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy https://t.co/MzssAehXn1

Jul 3, 2020 · 10 likes · 65,676 followers View post →