AI Google vs Grok, significant difference in attitude and response on Cancer Alternatives
I asked Google AI
Are there any alternative or nutritional therapies that help fight cancer
Google AI response:
As of 2025, medical consensus maintains that no alternative or nutritional therapy has been proven to cure cancer or directly cause remission. Leading health organizations, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), emphasize using these methods as complementary (alongside standard care) rather than alternative (replacing it) to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Grok AI response:
Yes, some complementary therapies (used alongside standard treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) can help manage cancer symptoms, side effects, and improve quality of life, based on evidence from major organizations like the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Cancer Society (ACS), and Mayo Clinic. However, no alternative therapies (used instead of standard treatments) have been proven to fight, cure, or slow cancer progression, and relying on them alone can be harmful or reduce survival chances.
I want to note here that the Google AI relies heavily on the Google database which lends its answers to the information that is promoted by Google, allowing the data and responses to be tainted.
More from Google AI's response"
“There is no scientific proof that alternative therapies can cure cancer or slow its growth; in fact, they can be damaging if someone chooses to use an alternative therapy instead of the cancer treatment recommended by their doctor.”
However, when asked about the specifics of certain substances, both Google and Grok offer a more rosy response anthought I fi nd that Grok is far mor positive in nature.
Is there any evidence that substances such as sulforaphane can fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025,there is considerable preclinical and emerging clinical evidence that sulforaphane (a compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli) may help fight cancer, though it is not yet approved as a standard medical treatment. Research indicates its primary role is in prevention (chemoprevention) and as a complementary agent alongside standard therapies.
Grok AI: Yes, there is substantial evidence from preclinical (in vitro and animal) studies, as well as emerging data from human clinical trials, indicating that sulforaphane (SFN)—a compound abundant in broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables—has potential anticancer properties, particularly in cancer prevention and as a complementary agent.
Is there any evidence that Lycopene can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is strong observational and preclinical evidence that lycopene, the red pigment found primarily in tomatoes, may help reduce the risk of certain cancers and potentially support standard treatments. However, clinical evidence remains mixed, and health authorities do not currently recognize lycopene as a standalone cancer cure or treatment.
Grok AI: Yes, there is evidence suggesting that lycopene—a carotenoid antioxidant found abundantly in tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, and processed tomato products—may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, primarily through prevention.
Is there any evidence that Capsaicin can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is significant preclinical evidence that capsaicin—the pungent compound in chili peppers—possesses anticancer properties. However, its role remains controversial, with studies characterizing it as a "double-edged sword" that can either prevent or, in some specific contexts, potentially promote cancer.
Grok AI: Yes, there is considerable evidence from preclinical studies (in vitro cell lines and animal models) showing that capsaicin—the pungent compound in chili peppers—has potential anticancer properties, primarily through inducing apoptosis, inhibiting cell proliferation, and modulating signaling pathways. However, human clinical evidence is limited and preliminary, with no proven role as a standalone treatment or cure for cancer.
Is there any evidence that Curcumin can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is extensive laboratory and emerging clinical evidence that curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) may help fight cancer, particularly when used as a complementary treatment alongside conventional therapies. While preclinical research is robust, large-scale human clinical trials are still needed to establish it as a primary treatment.
Grok AI: Yes, there is extensive preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) demonstrating that curcumin—the primary bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa)—has anticancer properties through multiple mechanisms, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis, and inflammation, as well as modulation of pathways like NF-κB, Akt/mTOR, STAT3, and Wnt/β-catenin. It shows activity against many cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, lung, and others.
Is there any evidence that Astaxanthin can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, evidence suggests that astaxanthin—a pink-red pigment found in salmon, shrimp, and microalgae—possesses significant anticancer properties in laboratory and animal studies. While it is a more powerful antioxidant than other carotenoids like beta-carotene, it is not yet approved as a standard medical treatment for cancer due to a lack of large-scale human clinical trials.
Grok AI: Yes, there is substantial preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) demonstrating that astaxanthin—a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in microalgae (e.g., Haematococcus pluvialis), salmon, shrimp, and krill—exhibits anticancer properties through mechanisms like inducing apoptosis, inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and modulating pathways such as NF-κB, PI3K/AKT, STAT3, Wnt/β-catenin, and USP39-mediated β-catenin stabilization. It has shown activity against various cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, liver (hepatocellular), lung, gastric, nasopharyngeal, and others, often enhancing chemotherapy efficacy or overcoming resistance.
Is there any evidence that water fasting ( drinking only water for 1 or 2 days a week ) can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is preclinical evidence and preliminary human data suggesting that water fasting (or fasting-mimicking diets) may help fight cancer when used alongside standard medical treatments.
Grok AI: Yes, there is preclinical evidence (lab and animal studies) suggesting that intermittent fasting (including regimens like 1–2 water-only days per week) may help reduce cancer risk or support treatment by lowering growth factors (e.g., IGF-1, insulin), promoting autophagy, reducing inflammation, and making cancer cells more vulnerable while protecting normal cells ("differential stress resistance"). Some animal models show reduced tumor incidence or slower growth with alternate-day or periodic fasting.
Is there any evidence that beta-glucan can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, evidence suggests that beta-glucan is a powerful immunomodulator that helps fight cancer primarily as a complementary (adjunct) therapy rather than a standalone cure. It is widely studied for its ability to "train" the immune system and enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Grok AI: Yes, there is substantial preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) showing that beta-glucans—polysaccharides found in sources like yeast, fungi (mushrooms), oats, barley, and bacteria—exhibit anticancer properties, primarily through immunomodulation: activating immune cells (macrophages, NK cells, dendritic cells), inducing trained immunity, enhancing cytokine production, and synergizing with monoclonal antibodies or chemotherapy to inhibit tumor growth, metastasis, and angiogenesis.The strongest effects are seen with yeast-derived (β-1,3/1,6-glucan) and fungal/mushroom-derived forms (e.g., lentinan from shiitake), which bind receptors like Dectin-1, CR3, and TLRs. Cereal beta-glucans (oat/barley, β-1,3/1,4) show weaker or indirect antitumor activity, often limited to in vitro studies
Is there any evidence that bromelain can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is considerable preclinical evidence (laboratory and animal studies) that bromelain—a group of enzymes found in pineapple—possesses anticancer properties. However, it has not been proven to treat or prevent cancer in humans, and its role is primarily considered as a potential complementary (adjunct) therapy.
Grok AI: Yes, there is substantial preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) showing that bromelain—a mixture of proteolytic enzymes derived from pineapple stems—has potential anticancer properties. It acts through mechanisms like inducing apoptosis, autophagy, and cytotoxicity; inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and metastasis; modulating inflammation (e.g., reducing NF-κB, cytokines); and enhancing chemotherapy or radiation sensitivity. It has demonstrated effects against various cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, skin, and others, often synergizing with drugs like cisplatin.Human Clinical EvidenceHuman data is limited and primarily supportive rather than direct anticancer:Small studies and case reports suggest bromelain may reduce treatment side effects (e.g., inflammation, mucositis, arthralgia from aromatase inhibitors), improve quality of life, or show adjunctive benefits (e.g., stabilizing PSA in prostate cancer with immunotherapy).
Is there any evidence that cinnamon can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is considerable preclinical evidence from laboratory and animal studies suggesting that cinnamon and its active compounds possess anticancer properties. However, there is currently no clinical evidence from human trials that consuming cinnamon can treat or cure cancer.
Grok AI: Yes, there is preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) indicating that cinnamon (particularly its bioactive compounds like cinnamaldehyde, the primary active ingredient, along with cinnamic acid and others) has potential anticancer properties. These include inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death), inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis; reducing inflammation and oxidative stress; and modulating pathways such as NF-κB, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, HIF-1α/VEGF, and HDACs. Effects have been observed against various cancers, including colorectal, breast, prostate, gastric, hematological (blood), and others,
Is there any evidence that cloves can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is considerable preclinical evidence (laboratory and animal studies) that cloves and their primary active component, eugenol, possess anticancer properties. However, there is no credible scientific evidence from human clinical trials proving that cloves or clove extract can treat or cure cancer in humans.
Grok AI: Yes, there is preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) indicating that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) and their primary bioactive compound eugenol (along with others like oleanolic acid and β-caryophyllene) have potential anticancer properties. These include inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death), cell cycle arrest, inhibiting proliferation, migration, invasion, metastasis, angiogenesis, and inflammation; modulating pathways such as NF-κB, E2F1/survivin, PI3K/AKT, and others; and synergizing with chemotherapy agents. Effects have been observed against various cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, lung, gastric, cervical, ovarian, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Is there any evidence that dandelion can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, there is promising preclinical evidence from laboratory and animal studies that dandelion extract can target and kill various types of cancer cells. However, there is no large-scale clinical evidence proving it can cure or treat cancer in humans.
Grok AI: Yes, there is preclinical evidence (in vitro cell lines and animal models) indicating that dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), particularly root extracts, has potential anticancer properties. It acts through mechanisms like inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death), autophagy, cell cycle arrest, inhibiting proliferation, migration, invasion, metastasis, and inflammation; modulating pathways such as NF-κB, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, AMPK, and TLR4; and sometimes synergizing with chemotherapy. Effects have been observed against various cancers, including colorectal, breast (including triple-negative), prostate, pancreatic, leukemia, melanoma, gastric, lung, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Is there any evidence that vitamin D3 can help fight cancer?
Google AI: As of 2025, clinical evidence suggests that while vitamin D3 supplementation does not appear to reduce the overall risk of developing cancer, it may play a significant role in reducing cancer mortality and slowing the progression of advanced disease.
Grok AI: As of 2025, clinical evidence suggests that while vitamin D3 supplementation does not appear to reduce the overall risk of developing cancer, it may play a significant role in reducing cancer mortality and slowing the progression of advanced disease.
This is a solid illustration, not only of the agenda of Google AI to mislead on cancer alternatives but also that there are recent findings that demonstrate effects produced by cancer alternatives despite the continued effort to lead patients away.
It also illustrates that many of the over 200 vitamins, minerals, herbals, and supplements discussed in the book , have genuine value in helping to fight cancer.