"Glioblastoma tumors" refers to a type of cancerous growth that develops in the brain or spinal cord. These tumors are aggressive and can spread quickly, making them difficult to treat. Full definition
A high - fat, low - carbohydrate diet that included a coconut oil derivative helped reduce the growth of glioblastoma tumor cells and extended lifespan in mouse models by 50 percent, researchers found. (sciencedaily.com)
Atif, Stein, and colleague Seema Yousuf found that low, physiological doses of progesterone stimulate the growth of glioblastoma tumor cells, but higher doses kill the tumor cells while remaining nontoxic for healthy cells. (emoryhealthsciblog.com)
Now, a high - fat, low - carbohydrate version of the ketogenic diet has been shown to slow glioblastoma tumors by cutting back on the energy supply they need to thrive, said Brent Reynolds, Ph.D., a professor in the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery. (sciencedaily.com)