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CAAT
Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
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This information describes the common uses of CAAT, how it works, and its possible side effects.
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What is it?
No studies have been performed to determine the safety or effectiveness of Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT) as a cancer treatment.
Supporters of CAAT say that eating a special diet low in carbohydrates and deprived of certain amino acids may help as an added cancer therapy. They point to animal studies showing that low-calorie diets can shrink tumors. Other studies suggesting that cancer cell lines might be targeted by depriving them of glucose or amino acids have also been mentioned. However, there are no clinical studies to show this therapy is an effective cancer treatment in humans.
It’s important to note that restrictive diets may lead to nutrient deficiency.