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Gerson Therapy (PDQ®)     
Last Modified: 01/11/2008
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Laboratory/Animal/Preclinical Studies

There are no in vivo studies in animal models of the Gerson diet in the scientific literature.



Glossary Terms

animal model
An animal with a disease either the same as or like a disease in humans. Animal models are used to study the development and progression of diseases and to test new treatments before they are given to humans. Animals with transplanted human cancers or other tissues are called xenograft models.
diet
The things a person eats and drinks.
in vivo
In the body. The opposite of in vitro (outside the body or in the laboratory).
scientist
A person who has studied science, especially one who is active in a particular field of investigation.