The Gerson Diet is an alternative cancer treatment developed by Max Gerson that involves consuming organic foods and juices while avoiding animal fats and proteins. The document summarizes a case study of 6 patients with metastatic cancer who followed the Gerson Diet and experienced improvements physically and psychologically, though more scientific evidence is still needed. It also provides details on the recommended foods, menus, and nutrient analysis of the diet which is low in protein and fat but very high in vitamins and fiber. Following the strict diet precisely would be difficult and expensive for patients.

1. Gerson Diet for Cancer
Presented by: John Butler, Jamese Shuford
June 30, 2013

2. Team
Member
Database/Journal
Article Citation
Summary Statement
Jamese
Shuford
PubMed
Surviving against all
odds: analysis of 6 case
studies of patients with
cancer who followed the
Gerson Therapy. Integr
Cancer Theary 2007
March 6 (1): 80-8
Many patients with metastatic cancer are using the
Gerson therapy. In a specific case 6 people were
evaluated, all 6 had poor prognosis. Using the Gerson
diet the patients showed an improvement physically and
psychologically. However, more scientific attention is
needed on the Gerson diet to have more evidence it
works instead of anecdotes.

3. Menu Analysis by Jamese Shuford Reference: Gerson.org
Nutrient Total Rec. %Rec
Calories 1858.75 2300 80.82%
Pro (g) 30.19 63 47.92%
Fat (g) 9.94 76.67 12.96%
Carb (g) 432.08 --
Fiber (g) 24.22 30 80.73%
Cal (mg) 589.49 1200 49.12%
Iron (mg) 21.61 10 216.1%
Na (mg) 3118.99 2400 129.96%
Pot (mg) 7374.77 --
Phos (mg) 984.79 700 140.68%
Ash (g) 23.61 --
vitA (IU) 382642.69 5000 7652.85%
vitC (mg) 308.31 90 342.57%
Thia (mg) 2.5 1.2 208.33%
Ribo (mg) 1.73 1.3 133.08%
Nia (mg) 16.24 16 101.5%
H2O % 66.89 Male 51-70 --
satF (g) 1.9 25.56 7.43%
monoF (g) 1.53 25.56 5.99%
polyF (g) 1.84 25.56 7.2%
Chol (mg) 0 300 0%
*Patients can have the same foods for lunch and
dinner. Patients are required to consume 13 cups of
juice a day.* Water is not recommended on this diet.
Personal Diet List
Food Item
Number
of
Servings
Serving
Size
Total
grams
APPLES-RAW-W/SKIN 2 1 oz
56.7
grams
BEANS-SNAP-GREEN VAR
-RAW
2 1 oz
56.7
grams
CARROT JUICE-CANNED 6 1 c
1476
grams
APPLE JUICE-CANNED OR
BOTTLED
-UNSWEETENED-WO/ADDED
ASC ACID
6 1 c
1488
grams
SOUP-TOMATO VEGETABLE
-DEHYDRATED-PREP
W/WATER
2 1 c
506
grams
WENDY'S DELUXE GARDEN
SALAD
2 1 oz
56.7
grams
POTATOES-BAKED-FLESH AND
SKIN
-WO/SALT
2 1 oz
56.7
grams
ORANGE JUICE-RAW 1 1 CUP
248
grams
CEREAL-OATMEAL CRISP
APPLE CINNAMON
1 1 CUP
55
grams

4. Literature Review Table
Team
Member
Database/Journal
Article Citation
Summary
Statement
Website Summary
Statement
John Butler Article
"Gerson regimen”
Oncology. 24.2 (Feb. 2010):
p201
http://www.ubmmedica.com
/
Gerson and related
regimens such as
Gonzalez are
unproven or
disproved cancer
treatments involving
a special diet and
harsh detoxification
methods, which can
have serious
consequences.
* Cancer patients
should be advised to
avoid such
"therapies."
* Cancer patients
should discuss use of
alternative
treatments with
their physicians.
http://gerson.org/ge
rpress/the-gerson-
therapy/
Website allows for
information on
Gerson Therapy diet
foods and
supplements
required to follow
the diet
Website contains
information that is
not based on sound
medical advice.

5. Menu Analysis-.
John Butler
The Gerson Therapy - Sample Menu
Breakfast
8 oz. of orange juice
Large portion oatmeal with choice of fruit sauce
Organic 100% rye bread, unsalted and fat-free,
may be toasted and taken with honey
Lunch
Salad
8 oz. warm Special Soup
8 oz. apple-carrot juice
Baked potato (with yogurt dressing when
permitted)
Freshly cooked vegetables
Raw or stewed fruit
Dinner
Same as lunch
Vary meals by using different vegetables,
different methods of preparing potatoes, and
other kinds of salads. Organic brown rice may be
served once a week. Organic sweet potatoes
may be served once a week.
www.gerson.org

6. • Personal Diet List
• Food Item
• Number of Servings
• Serving Size
• Total grams
• CARROTS-RAW
• 1
• 1 CUP SHREDDED
• 110 grams
• APPLE JUICE-CANNED OR BOTTLED
-UNSWEETENED-WO/ADDED ASC ACID
• 1
• 1 c
• 248 grams
• CARROT JUICE-CANNED
• 1
• 1 CUP
• 246 grams
• POTATOES-BAKED-FLESH AND SKIN
-WO/SALT
• 2
• 1 POTATO2-1/3X4-3/4IN
• 404 grams
• SOUP-VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE
-CND-PREP W/EQ VOL WATER
-COMMERCIAL
• 2
• 1 CUP (8 FL OZ)
• 482 grams
• WENDY'S DELUXE GARDEN SALAD
• 2
• 1 SALAD
• 540 grams
• FRUIT SALAD-(PEACH&PEAR&APRCT&PNAPPL&CHERR)
-CND-WATER PACK-SOL&LIQ
• 2
• 1 c
• 488 grams
• GUAVAS-STRAWBERRY-RAW
• 1
• 1 CUP
• 244 grams
• SWEETS-HONEY-STRAINED OR EXTRACTED
• 1
• 1 TBSP
• 21 grams
• BREAD-REDUCED-CALORIE
-RYE-TOASTED
• 1
• 1 SLICE
• 19 grams
• CEREALS-ROMAN MEAL W/OATS
-CKD W/WATER-WO/SALT-(WHEAT W/OTHER GRNS)
• 1
• 1 CUP
• 240 grams
• ORANGE JUICE-RAW
• 1
• 1 CUP
• 248 grams
Nutrient Total Rec. %Rec
Calories 1775.01 2900 61.21%
Pro (g) 48.1 63 76.35%
Fat (g) 21.04 96.67 21.76%
Carb (g) 372.46 --
Fiber (g) 22.12 30 73.73%
Cal (mg) 709.31 1000 70.93%
Iron (mg) 18.21 10 182.1%
Na (mg) 2704.83 2400 112.70%
Pot (mg) 5355.87 --
Phos (mg) 873.65 700 124.81%
Ash (g) 18.41 --
vitA (IU) 115175.35 5000 2303.51%
vitC (mg) 383.88 90 426.53%
Thia (mg) 1.67 1.2 139.17%
Ribo (mg) 0.98 1.3 75.38%
Nia (mg) 18.79 16 117.44%
H2O % 68.49 Male 31-50 --
satF (g) 4.14 32.22 12.85%
monoF (g) 2.14 32.22 6.64%
polyF (g) 2.97 32.22 9.22%
Chol (mg) 0.19 300 0.06

7. Based on the menu analysis the diet is a little low in protein, fats, and calcium but very high in fiber. This diet
would be difficult to follow because it requires a patient to drink several glasses of juice, no meats and it recommend no
water. Based on the required foods the diet is very expensive. This diet could be recommended if protein and fats were
increased. The body must have those to function properly.