Mebendazole: Trusted Treatment. Expanding Potential.
Mebendazole is a well-established antiparasitic medication used to treat infections caused by intestinal worms such as pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. It works by blocking the ability of parasites to absorb nutrients, leading to their death and elimination from the body.
How It Works
The Science Behind Mebendazole, Made Simple.
Mebendazole for Cancer Wellness
Note: Mebendazole is not FDA-approved for Cancer Treatment or Prevention. The licensed prescriber may prescribe this as an off-label use based on limited clinical data on a case-by-case basis. For patients interested in supportive care and evidence-based adjunctive therapies, learn more about our Cancer Wellness programs, where physician-guided treatments, including Mebendazole and other complementary options, are tailored to help manage symptoms and support overall well-being.
Disrupts Microtubule Formation
– Interferes with cell division, inhibiting tumor growth by destabilizing microtubules in cancer cells.
Reference: (Chai & Jung, 2021. Korean J Parasitol. PMCID: PMC8255490)
Inhibits Cancer Cell Proliferation
– Shown to suppress the replication of cancer cells, including in brain, colon, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
Reference: (Bai et al., 2015. Neuro-Oncology – medulloblastoma models)
Blocks Angiogenesis
– Prevents the formation of new blood vessels tumors need to grow.
Reference: (Bai et al., 2015. Neuro-Oncology)
Triggers Apoptosis (programmed cell death)
– Promotes programmed cell death in cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
Reference: (Sasaki et al., 2002. Mol Cancer Ther.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mebendazole should be taken with food, ideally a meal containing fat, to enhance its absorption and therapeutic effect. Your dosage and treatment duration will be based on your specific condition, medical history, and the guidance of your healthcare provider.
