An analysis published in the International Journal of Cancer found women who supplemented with a supplement containing Isoflavones, including Soy, Red Clover, Garlic and Evening Primrose Oil for at least five years, saw a 25% reduced risk of developing breast cancer. These finding were only seen in post-menopausal women. Researchers reviewed data from over 3,100…
A meta analysis was conducted to find out whether Garlic intake could reduce the risk of colorectal and/or gastric cancer. 9 studies looking at Garlic intake and colorectal cancer and 11 studies looking at Garlic and gastric cancers were reviewed. The 11 studies included almost 3,300 patients with gastric cancer and over 133,000 controls from…
According to a study published in the online edition of Cancer, an American Cancer Society Journal, Milk Thistle may reduce liver inflammation caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. 50 children, who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lyphoblastic leukemia, were randomly assigned to receive either Milk Thistle or a placebo. Chemotherapy drugs are known to often…
A new cohort study finds Vitamin D levels may have an effect on a person’s risk of developing cancer. An inverse association between blood levels of Vitamin D and the risk of developing liver cancer and total cancer. Data from over 33,500 adults between the ages of 40 and 69 who participated in the Japan…
A new study found oral supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may help treat and prevent wounds caused by Mucositis (mouth ulcers and inflammation) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Mucositis is a potential side effect of chemotherapy. An overwhelming number of cancer patients (80%) with neck and head malignancies in addition to cancer patients on…