Enzymatic Therapy Cell Forte
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Ad in June issue of Vegetarian Times proclaims the supplement "increases natural killer cell activity." The product contains inositol hexaphosphate, or IP-6. "Virtually all" cells "contain and require inositol hexaphosphate...for healthy function," the ad says, adding: "Unfortunately, it only takes one damaged cell to initiate serious health problems." Consumers "can dramatically increase...natural cellular defenses" by taking the product. Ads also are running in the May issues of Let's Live and Natural Foods Merchandiser, as well as July issues of Better Nutrition and Natural Health. Cell Forte was launched mid-March ("The Tan Sheet" March 9, p. 8). Materials from the patent holder for the use of inositol hexaphosphate, Abulkalam Shamsuddin, MD, PhD, University of Maryland, declare IP-6 has the "power to prevent & treat cancer"...