Cellular Metabolism

Cell Metabolism and Cancer: When the System Goes Off Track

While healthy cells work as a team to maintain bodily functions, cancer cells behave like "egoists". They decouple themselves from the harmonious interaction of the organs.

Why metabolism is so crucial in cancer:

• The Warburg Effect: Cancer cells radically alter their metabolism. To grow extremely quickly, they often generate energy without oxygen (fermentation), even when sufficient oxygen is available. This altered metabolism makes them resilient but also leads to an acidic environment within the tissue.
• Inflammation as a Breeding Ground: Cancer cells often exploit existing inflammatory processes to spread. This is where mast cells come into play: chronic inflammation can promote tumour growth, as the released messenger substances stimulate the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), which supply the tumour with nutrients.

The Role of Fatty Acids (F.A.G.®) in an Oncological Context:

In supportive cancer therapy (oncology), controlling cell metabolism and inflammation levels is decisive:

• Regulation of the Micro-environment: Cancer therapies (such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy) often cause massive inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. By supplying specific fatty acids (as found in the F.A.G.® complex), the cell metabolism in healthy cells can be supported to curb inflammatory reactions from mast cells.
• Protection of Healthy Substance: While the metabolism of the cancer cell is meant to be disrupted, the metabolism of healthy neighbouring cells must be strengthened. Fatty acids help to keep cell membranes stable and promote tissue regeneration.