Antineoplastons
peptide infusions from one Texas clinic. Claimed cures.
Also called or includes: Antineoplaston infusions, Burzynski
- Verdict
- UnclearThere isn't enough human evidence to say either way.
- How sure
- Rung 2 · LimitedFew, small or conflicting human studies, or only indirect measures such as blood markers.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
None proven
What the evidence shows
No randomized trial has been published. The National Cancer Institute says the phase I and II studies and case reports came mostly from the clinic where antineoplastons were first made, and some patients also had standard treatment, so any effect can't be told apart. The FDA hasn't approved them for any disease.
What to do
Don't use them in place of treatment. Ask your oncologist about clinical trials that are independently run.
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