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CHEMOTHERAPY SUPPORT

Chemotherapy support, the systematic use of anticancer drugs, is a common treatment for many cancers.

Lifestyle changes: Unfortunately, during the process of eliminating cancerous cells, healthy cells are also damaged, and many side effects can develop. Several nutritional approaches show promise for alleviating side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment.

Dietary changes: The best way to overcome nausea, malabsorption, feeling weak, tired, and weight loss is by taking your daily multiple vitamin/mineral. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)(1,800 mg per day) is good for producing antioxidant activity. Ginger ( 250 mg per day) can also help against nausea and vomiting. Applying vitamin E (400 IU) can reduce the problem of mouth sores.

Helpful Nutrients: Antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and riboflavin, have increased the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

Helpful Herbs: Using herbal remedies can help optimize immune function. The herbs that have proven useful are astragalus (500mg capsules 3 times per day), eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) (300-400mg extract per day), and asian ginseng (100-200mg extract per day).

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