As this study and nearly 50 others conducted by us during 24 years of scientific and research work have shown, there is no alternative to activating the genetically and physiologically superior fat- dependent processes produced from BioMarine^®Medical Immuno & Neuro Lipids 4 types of fish oils with biological composition (FSMP) by the Human Body and its Defense and Regeneration Systems, because they lead to their beneficial multi-directional action, which cannot be obtained in any other way:

CONCLUSIONS

• The research results clearly showed:
  1. The effectiveness of disease prevention and treatment must be based on the simultaneous use of therapy and nutrition consistent with the genetic and physiological needs of the Human Body and its Defense and Regenerative Systems.
  2. There is no alternative to BioMarine^®Medical ood for special medical purposes because:
     • contains a unique composition of higher building fats, genetically and physiologically necessary to activate the primary fat-dependent processes: immunological, hematopoietic, anti-inflammatory, neurological.
     • The quality and effectiveness of the processes produced by the human body, especially its defense and regeneration systems, depend on the composition of fats contained in BioMarine^®Medical (currently BioMarine^®Medical Immuno & Neuro Lipids 4 types of fish oils with biological composition (FSMP))
     • was used in 44 multicenter scientific studies in patients treated for bacterial and viral infections, cancer, periodontal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, atherosclerosis, heart attack, schizophrenia and depression
     • effective dosage for each patient was based on the results of the above-mentioned tests among patients.

Marinex International has been conducting scientific research on nutrition consistent with the genetic and physiological needs of the Human Body for over 25 years. Each of our studies has clearly proven that providing the body with fats consistent with its genetic and physiological needs is a necessary condition for activating basic defense processes (immunological, anti-inflammatory, hematopoietic) and regenerative processes.

A good sign is that we are increasingly hearing experts' opinions about the indisputable role of nutrition in the fight against disease, especially cancer. It is also emphasized that the current state of this department of health care is at an alarmingly low level and thorough changes are necessary. The nutrition of an oncology patient is particularly important because he or she is fighting not only the disease itself, but also very aggressive, toxic treatment.

Today we quote the following statements:

• Aleksandra Kapała, MD, PhD, specialist in clinical oncology, internal diseases and clinical nutrition, head of the Clinical Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Oncology in Warsaw,
• Ph.D. n. med. Przemysław Matras, President of the Polish Society of Clinical Nutrition,
• Dr. n. med. Sławomir Michalak from the Department and Clinic of Neurology of the Medical University of Poznań,
• prof. Krzysztof Giannopoulos, head of the Department of Experimental Hematooncology, Medical University of Lublin,
• Dr. n. med. Marcin Ekiert from the Department of Oncology, Medical University of Wrocław.
• prof. Jacek Jassem, head of the Department and Clinic of Oncology and Radiotherapy at the Medical University of Gdańsk. Author of over 700 scientific papers and several patents.

We are often asked whether every cancer patient should receive nutritional support. How does it look in practice?

„It is worth recalling that in accordance with the applicable guidelines for anticancer therapy, each patient diagnosed with cancer and undergoing oncological treatment should be consulted by a clinical nutrition specialist¹” (A. Kapała, MD, Ph).

Why is the nutrition of the body particularly important, especially for cancer patients?

„We must (...) remember that each type of cancer is accompanied by malnutrition. The first non- specific symptom of cancer is unintentional weight loss. And this is also the first symptom of malnutrition2²” (PhD P. Matras).

How wide is the scale of this phenomenon?

„About 30 percent of patients admitted to hospital are already malnourished. But what is more alarming is that half of the patients admitted to hospital acquire or worsen malnutrition in hospital conditions²” (Med. Ph.D. P. Matras)).

„More than 30 percent patients have indications for nutritional intervention, and only 20% of these patients received it. What kind of nutrition did the rest of the patients receive? An oral diet of unclear composition and purpose¹” (A. Kapała, MD).

Experts say clearly - nutrition is an equal element of patient care, next to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. In practice, however, while scientific research is carried out on new drugs, there is no scientific evidence regarding food. As a result of?

„Conducting research in the field of nutrition is a difficult task. We can compare this with a situation in which researchers were asked to prove that a parachute was needed for a skydiver jumping from an airplane. This is a fact and no one in this field conducts research in which they put two jumpers on board a plane, equip one with a parachute and the other not and tell them to jump. After all, we all know exactly what the outcome of this study would be. It is similar with nutrition¹” (A. Kapała, MD).

Still, the existing evidence is irrefutable. Nutrition of cancer patients, carried out in parallel with treatment, is essential.

„Today we already have very strong evidence that clinical nutrition influences the patient's fate and not only improves the quality of his life, but also actually affects its length, which clinicians should constantly be reminded of¹” (A. Kapała, MD, PhD).

So why, despite recommendations and recommendations, is nutritional intervention not implemented in practice?

„Doctors have scales that allow them to make (...) assessments, but unfortunately they use them too rarely. We also observe that even if such an assessment is performed, it is only done to properly complete the medical records. After completing the assessment, doctors most often do not draw conclusions and do not undertake interventions that will benefit the patients¹” (A. Kapała, MD).

What side effects of chemotherapy does the patient have to take into account?

„All systemic cancer treatment methods carry the risk of side effects. Elderly people constitute a risk group for complications that may significantly affect the course of treatment, its effectiveness and quality of life, as well as intensify existing ailments and comorbidities³” (M. Ekiert, MD).

„Central nervous system complications include: drug-induced brain injury syndrome, posterior inverted encephalopathy, mild to severe necrotizing encephalopathy. However, complications related to the peripheral nervous system are most often: sensory polyneuropathy and mixed sensory-motor polyneuropathy⁴” (S. Michalak, MD).

„The most common neurological complications are caused by chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin, cytosine arabinoside, ifosfamide, methotrexate, taxanes and vinca alkaloids⁴” (S. Michalak, MD).

„Complications such as myelotoxicity accompany chemotherapy. The more severe ones affect up to 30 percent of patients⁵” (prof. K. Giannopoulos).

„A recent study involving breast cancer patients, the largest population of oncological patients, showed that the risk of [secondary] acute myeloid leukemia increases 2.5 times⁵” (Prof. K. Giannopoulos).

Prof. Jacek Jassem emphasized that "as an old oncologist" he knew exactly what would happen to him the day after the therapy, in a month, in six months. He expected what the effect of the treatment would be and what the side effects would be. Despite this knowledge, everything he experienced was a completely new experience for him. - It's one thing to know what the symptoms of chemotherapy are, and another thing to experience them - he said.⁶

Conclusions:

• Experts clearly indicate that nutritional intervention, conducted in parallel with treatment, significantly increases the chances of therapy success.
• The nutrition of the human body is not and should not be the subject of the activities of doctors who do not have sufficient knowledge or training in this matter.
• The health care system does not provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing treatment for chronic diseases, which should also include consultations and nutritional care.
• Therefore, when fighting for the health of yourself or your loved ones in terms of nutrition of the body in accordance with its genetic and physiological needs, base your knowledge on the results of scientific research.
• Trust the experience of our Experts. During 25 years of scientific and research work, Marinex has conducted over 50 scientific tests on patients taking the fish oils we produce, in cooperation with renowned research and medical centers in Poland, the USA and Denmark. This gives us a scientific obligation to act as experts regarding the nutrition of chronically ill patients with genetically and physiologically necessary fats.

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