What are nutritional supplements?
Nutritional supplements include vitamins, minerals, oils (fish oils and other essential fatty acids), probiotics, as well as compounds extracted from foods that have been shown to have health benefits.

 How can they help?
Nutritional supplements can be used in a variety of ways. Often supplements are recommended when patients are undergoing procedures that produce nausea and affect appetite. It’s important that cancer patients maintain a good weight and get adequate nutritional support, so a practitioner may recommend a variety of supplements be made into a smoothie for ease of digestion and delivery.

 Some supplements are also recommended by trained professionals to help increase the effectiveness of chemo and radiation while reducing side effects. Other supplements can be used to improve energy, support mood, aid in tissue repair and healing, and enhance natural anticancer defenses to prevent recurrence.

 It’s best to have a professional (integrative medical doctor, naturopath, osteopath, some chiropractors, or nutritionist) who is trained in cancer care recommend an appropriate program for your individual needs.