Vol 7, No 1 (2011)
Review paper
Published online: 2011-04-28
Vitamin C as a weapon against cancer
Onkol. Prak. Klin 2011;7(1):9-23.
Abstract
Since vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has been discovered over 80 years ago, it is known as a “miracle
pill” because it possesses a lot of properties which are extremely essential for correct functioning of
the organism. For a long time it has been also debated the usage of the ascorbic acid in prevention
and cancer treatment. Literature reviewed in this paper provides many valuable information about
mechanisms of anticancer effect of the vitamin C and about potential ability of ascorbic acid application
in fight against cancer. That includes: parenteral administration of pharmacological doses
of vitamin C, its beneficial influence on the final effect of chemo- and radiotherapy and its highly
promising co-administration with other active compounds.
Onkol. Prak. Klin. 2011; 7, 1: 9–23
Keywords:
vitamin Cascorbic acidcancer