Can arsenic supplementation prevent stomach cancer?

According to research by Chinese scholars, arsenic was first discovered by ancient Chinese alchemists. Historical records show that as early as around 317 AD, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong refined arsenic using three substances: realgar, rosin and saltpeter.

Modern chemical and medical research shows that arsenic is an antioxidant that can accelerate the decomposition of peroxides in the body, thereby providing malignant tumors with molecular oxygen and thus exerting an anti-cancer effect. Arsenic can also reduce the mutagenicity of carcinogenic factors, selectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and protect the body's genetic material.

Not only that, arsenic can also make the human body produce a large amount of glutathione, which is an important cellular antioxidant that can regulate the anti-cancer activity of glutathione reductase. Studies have found that when the glutathione content in the human body is high, the incidence of cancer is relatively low.

Arsenic can also improve the patient's immune function, but excessive intake of arsenic can cause harm to the patient because it is toxic and can cause a variety of diseases and even cancer.

Arsenic is widely present in nature. Foods rich in arsenic include aquatic products such as fish and shrimp; as well as animal hearts, kidneys, and livers; in addition, the arsenic content in vegetables such as shepherd's purse, garlic, mushrooms, peas, cabbage, pumpkin, radish, leek, and tomato is also relatively high.