Catherine Kousmine

Catherine Kousmine (1904–1992) was a Russian scientist and doctor who spent most of her career in Switzerland. She is best known for her research into the relationship between nutrition and disease, particularly cancer and multiple sclerosis. Kousmine's work has been influential in the field of nutritional therapy, and she has developed a number of dietary protocols that are still used today.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Catherine Kousmine was born in Russia in 1904. She moved to Switzerland at a young age, where she completed her education. She studied medicine at the University of Lausanne, where she developed an interest in the role of diet in health and disease.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her medical degree, Kousmine began working as a doctor in Switzerland. She became particularly interested in the role of diet in the development of chronic diseases, such as cancer and multiple sclerosis. This led her to develop a number of dietary protocols, which she believed could help to prevent and treat these diseases.

Kousmine's dietary protocols involve a combination of a low-fat, high-fiber diet, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. She also recommended the use of dietary supplements, such as vitamins and minerals, to ensure that the body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

Kousmine's work has been influential in the field of nutritional therapy, and her dietary protocols are still used today by many practitioners.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Despite her death in 1992, Kousmine's work continues to be influential in the field of nutritional therapy. Her dietary protocols are still used by many practitioners, and her research into the relationship between diet and disease has contributed to a greater understanding of the role of nutrition in health.