Insulin Potentiation Therapy

Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
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This information describes the common uses of Insulin Potentiation Therapy, how it works, and its possible side effects.
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What is it?

Insulin potentiation therapy has not been shown to treat or prevent cancer.

Insulin potentiation therapy involves administering insulin at the same time as chemotherapy drugs, with the idea that lower chemotherapy doses are then needed because insulin lets more of the drug enter cells. However, this theory has not been proven.

In general, insulin should not been taken by non-diabetics because it can decrease blood sugar to dangerously low levels, causing symptoms such as headache and delirium.

What are the potential uses and benefits?

  • To treat cancer
    Evidence is lacking to support this claim.

What are the side effects?

  • Low blood sugar

What else do I need to know?

Do Not Take if:

  • You do not have diabetes: In general, insulin should not been taken by non-diabetics because it can decrease blood sugar to dangerously low levels, causing symptoms such as headache and delirium.
  • You are taking hypoglycemic agents: IPT can have additive effects.