While the clinical evidence on each of these is scant, the most promising compounds based on preclinical or clinical data suggest that the following may increase the effectiveness (and often, decrease the side effects/toxicity) of chemotherapy and radiation therapy:
- Astragalus (chemo, radiation)
- Melatonin (chemo, radiation)
- Sulforaphane (chemo, radiation)
- EGCG (chemo, radiation)
- Curcumin (chemo, radiation)
- Ashwagandha (chemo, radiation)
- American and Korean Ginseng (chemo, radiation)
- Resveratrol (chemo, radiation)
- Quercetin (chemo, radiation)
- Beta-Glucan (chemo, radiation)
- DIM (radiation)
Is it safe to take supplements with antioxidant properties during chemotherapy or radiation therapy? Read my article for more on this.
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**Before using any supplements, discuss this with your cancer care team first. There could be potential risks of toxicity or decreased effectiveness of your treatments.
