Top 5 Cancer-Fighting Foods
William Li's list of five foods (and beverage categories) he highlights as actively supporting the body's cancer defenses via anti-angiogenesis, anti-inflammation, and gut microbiome support.
Assembled by Cited from William Li's recorded recommendations across multiple sources. It is not an ordered program and was not created or endorsed by them — it's our grouping of what they've said on the record.
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Eating soy (about a cup of soy milk or ~10g soy protein daily) is associated with ~30% lower breast cancer mortality and 20-30% lower recurrence risk; also beneficial for men via anti-angiogenic effects.
“women who consumed the most soy... had a 30% decreased risk of dying of their breast cancer
ZS▶ 46:03Dosage~1 cup soy milk/day or ~10g soy protein/dayCaveatsPhytoestrogens block, not mimic, human estrogenCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsementSoy - breast and prostate cancer benefits -
In a protocol
2-3 servings of cooked tomatoes per week associated with 30% lower prostate cancer risk; pair with olive oil to absorb lycopene.
“two to three servings of cooked tomatoes per week had a 30% decreased risk of developing prostate cancer
ZS▶ 48:20Dosage2-3 servings cooked tomatoes per week; combine with extra virgin olive oilCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsementTomatoes - prostate cancer benefits -
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Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) contain anthocyanins that cut off blood supply to cancers and are antioxidants; raspberries are most fiber-rich.
“anthocyanins tame blood vessels... they also cut off the blood supply to cancers
ZS▶ 49:58Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsementBerries - anthocyanins -
In a protocol
Green tea contains catechins that cut off blood supply to cancers, lower inflammation, boost immunity.
“Tea has catechins. These are polyphenols that cut off the blood supply to cancers
ZS▶ 53:40CertaintyexplicitrecommendationTea (and coffee) as the fifth pick -
In a protocol Alternative
Matcha is the most potent tea for cancer-fighting because you consume the whole green tea leaf, getting maximum polyphenols and fiber.
“go for matcha. Because matcha are potent tea leaves... you get the entire thing
ZS▶ 53:51Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsementMatcha highlighted as the most potent tea form