Join Dr. Michael Turner as he explores modified citrus pectin as a natural galectin-3 blocker with promising anti-cancer benefits—plus broader effects on inflammation and chronic disease.
Written by IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Michael Turner
What if cancer’s ability to spread had a natural weakness hiding in citrus peels? We’re thrilled to share Dr. Michael Turner’s latest “Cancer Fighters” article exploring Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) and its ability to disrupt Galectin-3, the protein that acts like “molecular superglue” helping cancer cells invade new territory. Dr. Turner, an IMA Senior Fellow and shining example of integrative medicine, has dedicated his practice to treating cancer patients, translating complex IMA protocols into accessible guidance.
Dear Friends,
Hello and welcome back!
Today we discuss the next item in our “Cancer Fighters” series, dedicated to exploring the most promising medications, supplements, and natural compounds studied for their potential anti-cancer benefits. As a Senior Fellow and proud member of the Independent Medical Alliance, I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Marik and others as they have advanced the state of knowledge in this area. My aim is to take the most prominent interventions from our IMA protocols and explain them in a way that makes them accessible and actionable.
What if one of cancer’s most powerful tricks — the ability to spread and hide — had a weakness?
Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), derived from humble citrus peels, helps block the “molecular glue” that cancer cells use to invade new territory.
Galectin-3: Cancer’s Secret “Superglue”
(Or, why tumors stick, spread, and survive.)
Our story begins with Galectin-3 — a natural and normal protein that forms part of our immune system, but when found at high levels, promotes chronic inflammation and cancer. Certain cancers, in particular, create sky-high levels of this protein and then use it to do nefarious things like:
- Stick to new tissues
- Spread more easily (metastasize)
- Hide from immune defenses
Which cancers, you ask? Most notably:
- Colorectal
- Stomach
- Pancreatic
- Ovarian
- Endometrial
- Breast
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Prostate
- Liver cancer
- Melanoma
- Head and neck (squamous cell)
High galectin-3 levels are often linked with more aggressive cancers and poorer outcomes.
Big Pharma already knows this and is on the move, with several galectin-3 inhibitors currently in clinical trials, including one called GB1211. But fear not, dear friends, for we have some natural ways of accomplishing the same goal.
Citrus pectin to the rescue!
(From everyday citrus fruit comes a cancer ally…)
Modified citrus pectin binds and disrupts Galectin-3
Pectin is the soluble fiber found in citrus peels and pulp, but in its natural form, pectin is too large to be absorbed by the body. That’s where modification comes in.
By breaking down into smaller, absorbable fragments, Modified Citrus Pectin transforms from an ordinary fiber into an active compound.
But wait, there’s more!
This stuff is also helpful for treating..
- Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Autoimmune diseases of all kinds
- Cardiovascular disease
- Lung fibrosis
- Kidney disease
What do these all have in common? High levels of chronic inflammation, mediated by Galectin-3. Thus, by inhibiting Galectin-3, we diminish the intensity of these chronic processes.
No way!
Yes way!
Where do I get some? And how much do I take?
You can use the powder (1 scoop 3x a day) Find It Here or the tablets (6 tablets 3x a day) Find It Here
Further Reading:
- IMA cancer protocol
- Targeting galectin-3 in inflammatory and fibrotic diseases
- Emerging role of galectin 3 in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration
- Galectin-3 in metabolic disorders: mechanisms and therapeutic potential
And there we have it, friends.
Wishing You and Your Loved Ones Health and Healing,
I Remain,
Very Truly Yours,
Dr. Turner
