This is a great booklet on clinical research on dietary supplements that stop tumors, enhance chemotherapy and enable recovery.
Each chapter contains many references to clinical research studies on cancer cell responses to supplements like:
- Andrographis
- Berberine
- Curcumin
- French Grape Seed Extract OPCs.
Research presented in the booklet includes these supplements on their own, others as adjuncts to chemotherapy and some on chemotherapy alone.
In addition to improving the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs, studies show which supplements can reduce chemo resistance.
Read the Entire Booklet from InfoMedica – “Cancer, Chemo and Supplements that Help”
NOTE: Before using any of these supplements, speak with your oncologist. You might also want to share this booklet with your doctor, especially since it has many scientific references to original research papers.
Nutrition Consultations for Cancer Patients
When working with cancer patients, I consider nutrition supplements that may be complementary for each client’s cancer diagnosis and overall health, without interfering with their cancer treatments.
Some supplements have demonstrated the ability to directly fight the cancer, others boost the body’s own natural defenses (such as medicinal mushrooms) and others address side effects of treatment or nutritional insufficiencies.
I am hoping that the research expands to study supplements used in conjunction with immunotherapies, PARP inhibitors, and other therapies that follow chemotherapy or radiation.
That said, my nutrition recommendations need to be cleared by the patient’s oncologist as he or she is ultimately responsible for their medical care.
**Statements about supplements made on this website have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease. Janet Zarowitz, MS, RD, CDN, does not advise patients through the material contained on this Web site. This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician. You should consult with your physician before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
