Salt Could Help Fight Cancer, Studies Show

While salt is often seen merely as a kitchen staple, its role in cancer treatment is gaining attention.
Salt Could Help Fight Cancer, Studies Show
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Could something as common as table salt be the key to advancing cancer treatment?

Two new studies, published on Aug. 28 in Nature Immunology, found that increased salt levels can significantly enhance immune cells’ cancer-killing abilities.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.