Some researchers think it might increase the activity of "natural killer cells" in people who have cancer. Animal research suggests it might also be able to protect the liver against certain poisonous chemicals and prevent diabetes… Some early research suggests that taking [Active Hexose Correlated Compound] might reduce some of the gastrointestinal side effects from chemotherapy use, such as nausea… Limited evidence suggests that taking [Active Hexose Correlated Compound] might prolong survival and improve quality of life in people with liver cancer.