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1. www.wcrf.org › topics › supplements-and-cancerSupplements and cancer | World Cancer Research Fund - wcrf.org

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   Our Recommendation is: Do not use supplements for cancer prevention. Can supplements cause cancer? Some supplements give you a much higher dose of nutrients than you would normally get from eating food alone. In some cases, these high doses can be harmful.

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3. theoncologydietitian.com › 2024/11/01 › shouldAre Supplements Safe for Cancer Survivors ...

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   Nov 1, 2024 · Several large studies, including those reviewed by the WCRF, have shown that high-dose supplements of single nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin E, and folic acid do not reduce cancer risk; in some cases, they may even increase it.

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     Mayo Clinic Minute: Are supplements safe for cancer patients? - Mayo Clinic News Network

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5. www.mdanderson.org › cancerwise › 3-nutrients-cancer3 nutrients cancer survivors should know - MD Anderson Cancer ...

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   • Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have several health benefits. They help protect your bones and joints, and because they contain anti-inflammatory fats, they can help lower cholesterol.
   • Flaxseed. Although flaxseed is classified as an omega-3, it has additional health benefits. Some studies have shown that consuming 25 grams of flaxseed a day may reduce tumor growth in breast and prostate cancer.
   • Iron. Iron plays an important role in producing hemoglobin – the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Many cancer survivors have low hemoglobin levels caused by their type of cancer treatment.

6. nutrition.bmj.com › content › earlyMeaning of nutrition for cancer survivors: a photovoice study

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   Feb 20, 2024 · The use of vitamin and mineral dietary supplements among cancer survivors is commonly reported, with prevalence rates in breast, prostate and colorectal cancer survivors ranging from 50% to 85%,21 22 with 15–30% of cancer survivors initiating supplement use after their cancer diagnosis.23 Similarly, the intake of dietary supplements was ...

7. www.mdanderson.org › cancerwise › should-you-useAre dietary supplements safe during cancer treatment? | MD ...

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   Jun 5, 2019 · There are certain risks associated with taking dietary supplements during cancer treatment. Here’s what Dr. Gabriel Lopez wants patients to know about these products.

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8. www.rogelcancercenter.org › living-with-cancerMultivitamin supplements and cancer: is there a role?

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   Most people assume that multivitamin supplements are harmless, since they are perceived as natural. But a recent review of the research, which has been well represented in the media, has actually shown that there can be harm with nutrition supplement use in healthy populations.

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   Do cancer survivors use dietary supplements?

   • According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2003–2016, 70% of cancer survivors in the US used at least one dietary supplement, and 49% of them used multivitamins , which is similar to the prevalence of dietary supplement use (74%) in 60 years and older adults with no history of cancer .

   Multivitamin use and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in cancer

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   Do cancer survivors need multivitamins?

   • Cancer survivors are a growing population that is expected to increase to 26.1 million by 2040 [1, 2]. As cancer survivors are often motivated to seek self-care strategies to improve and preserve their health and quality of life, dietary supplement use, especially multivitamins, is prevalent in cancer survivors.

   Multivitamin use and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in cancer

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   Should you take supplements during cancer treatment?

   • Also, some chemotherapy can lead to decreases in potassium and magnesium, so those may also be supplemented during cancer treatment. In some cases, supplements may also be needed if cancer treatment makes it difficult for you to get the nutrients you need from whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and meat.

   Should you use dietary supplements during cancer treatment?

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   What nutrients should cancer survivors eat?

   • Omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed and iron can help. “A nutrient-rich diet can help keep you healthier, longer,” says clinical dietitian Haley Gale. Here, she shares what cancer survivors should know about these three nutrients and how to easily incorporate them into your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids have several health benefits.

   3 nutrients cancer survivors should know - MD Anderson Cancer Center

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   Does multivitamin use affect mortality in breast cancer survivors?

   • Evidence on the effect of multivitamin use on mortality in cancer survivors is limited and inconsistent. Our study found that multivitamin use in breast cancer survivors was associated with a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 21% lower risk of cancer mortality.

   Multivitamin use and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in cancer

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   Is multivitamin use associated with mortality in survivors of non-reproductive cancers?

   • In survivors of non-reproductive cancers, multivitamin use was weakly associated with lower all-cause mortality (RR = 0.92, 95% CI: 0.86–0.99) and CVD mortality (RR = 0.81, 95% CI: 0.70–0.94) in men, but not women. Multivitamin use in survivors of reproductive cancers was also associated with CVD mortality (RR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.61–0.92) in women.

   Multivitamin use and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in cancer

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10. www.nature.com › articles › s41416/023/02421-9Multivitamin use and all-cause and cause-specific mortality ...

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    Nov 28, 2023 · We examined if multivitamin use was associated with mortality in cancer survivors. 15,936 male and 7026 female cancer survivors in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study were included in the...