[Research progress of the inhibitory effect of deuterium-depleted water on cancers].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

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.

• Authors: Hongqiang Wang, Cong Liu, Weiyi Fang, Huiling Yang
• Journal: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University (Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 32 Issue 10 Pg. 1454-6 (Oct 2012) ISSN: 1673-4254 [Print] China
• PMID: 23076183 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Water
• Deuterium

Topics

• Animals
• Antineoplastic Agents
• Deuterium (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Neoplasms (therapy)
• Water (chemistry)