The Medical Advisor

Zinc is a powerful immune nutrient known for its benefits for providing immune health support and anti inflammation as well as for improving cold and respiratory symptoms, wound healing, acne reduction, and lowering the risk of age-related diseases. Research on atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus suggests that zinc deficiency may contribute to low-grade systemic inflammation. Types of Zinc What's the best absorbed zinc supplement form?  We know there’s an ocean of information out there to navigate, so we’ve compiled a list of common zinc types and an overview on each zinc type below. There are several types of zinc supplements. Supplements contain several forms of zinc, including zinc gluconate, zinc citrate and zinc picolinate. The percentage of elemental zinc varies by form.  Choosing a zinc supplement can be confusing because there are so many different types. zinc acetate zinc an...

Abstract Background: Drug repurposing has emerged as a strategy in oncology to identify low-cost, widely available agents with potential anticancer activity. Antiparasitic benzimidazoles (fenbendazole, mebendazole) and the macrocyclic lactone ivermectin have been proposed as adjunctive therapies in breast cancer based on preclinical mechanistic data and anecdotal clinical reports. Interest has grown within integrative oncology communities, particularly for advanced or treatment-resistant disease. Objective: To compile and summarize reported case experiences describing the use of fenbendazole, ivermectin, and mebendazole in patients with breast cancer, and to outline proposed biological mechanisms and current evidence gaps. Methods: Publicly available case reports, patient testimonials, and practitioner-shared clinical narratives involving breast cancer patients who used fenbendazole, ivermectin, or mebendazole were reviewed and categorized by disease stage, concurrent conventiona...