The Often Overlooked Biomarker Driving Inflammation and Cancer

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| Apr, 20 2026

The Often Overlooked Biomarker Driving Inflammation and Cancer

Ruby Tischoff Podcast

Galectin-3, perhaps a word you have never heard of, is a biomarker that plays a powerful role in inflammation, immune function, cancer progression, and even treatment response. 

But shining a light on the “often overlooked” tools is why you are here, and why we interviewed Ruby Tischoff, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with 25 years of experience in integrative medicine and nutraceutical science.

Tune in to uncover valuable insights into targeting testing and how lifestyle factors (toxic exposures, chronic stress, etc.) can elevate galectin-3. And since we are women of solutions, of course, we included steps that may help bring your levels back into balance. One of the main ones Ruby suggests (and so do we!) is Modified Citrus Pectin. Click here to read our blog post on how it stops cancer. You can buy it in powder and capsule form

This episode is a fascinating one, make sure to bring your notepad!

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Here are some highlights from this Podcast:

  • Galectin-3 is a key inflammatory and immune signaling protein linked to cancer progression, fibrosis, and chronic disease.

  • Elevated galectin-3 may help tumors evade immune detection, promote angiogenesis, and support metastasis.

  • Functional testing of galectin-3 can serve as a clinical biomarker to monitor treatment response and disease activity.

  • Lifestyle factors such as toxic exposures, gut imbalance, psychological stress, and poor diet can drive galectin-3 elevation.

  • Integrative strategies, including modified citrus pectin and targeted lifestyle interventions, may help reduce galectin-3 and enhance treatment outcomes.