Koch's glycoside
Background
Koch's glycoside (glyoxylide) was a substance developed by William F. Koch. He claimed that it could treat all forms of cancer, which is untrue.
William F. Koch claimed that all cancer was caused by a specific toxin in the body and that his glycoside could remove that toxin and cure cancer. But such a toxin has never been identified.
There is no good scientific evidence to support the use of Koch's glycoside for any purpose, and many people who used Koch's glycoside experienced advanced cancer and death.
William F. Koch claimed that all cancer was caused by a specific toxin in the body and that his glycoside could remove that toxin and cure cancer. But such a toxin has never been identified.
There is no good scientific evidence to support the use of Koch's glycoside for any purpose, and many people who used Koch's glycoside experienced advanced cancer and death.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough reliable information to know if Koch's glycoside is safe or what the side effects might be. But people have died from using Koch's glycoside in place of proven medical treatments.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Koch's glycoside for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines.
Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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