Rung 1 · Unproven
Triphala
Lab studies only for cancer; human data are lacking.
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What studies found
Triphala slowed pancreatic tumor cells in lab and mouse studies. Memorial Sloan Kettering notes that human cancer data are lacking.
The catch
Human trials exist only for other uses, such as dental plaque.
What to do
Don't rely on it for cancer prevention or treatment.
Sources
Rung 1 of 5, Unproven: Lab or animal data only, or never directly tested in people. How we score
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