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Supplements during chemotherapy

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Hello, This is expanded information I received from the Mayo for my FLOT and FOLFOX chemotherapy.
I hope this helps. In research it seams for supplements; every positive study has a negative one. I personally feel that Bromeline and Ellagic acid works well. Some studies indicate; Iron and b-12 has some increase of poorer out comes and cancer reoccurrence. The following is a reply from my Mayo pharmacist;

Yes: Vitamin D3, ferrous sulfate, lutein, ellagic acid, bromelains bulk powder, B12-methyltetrahydrofolate-B6, cyanocobalamin, vitamin B-12, multivitamin with iron pediatric, lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic)

No: co-enzyme Q-10, astaxanthin, milk thistle, quercetin, N-acetyl L-Cysteine, resveratrol, berberine chloride, alpha lipoic acid
Good luck! RickK

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Great information Rick! Thanks for sharing. Interesting that ALA is on the no no list, I have read of people taking it for neuropathy. I am happy to see b-12, D3, and b-6 are ok. Too bad milk thistle and berberine are out, but it is good to know. I will run my list by the oncologist and chemo nurse in a few weeks to check on a few herbals I want to use for inflammation.