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Micronutrients Importance in Cancer Prevention-Vitamins.

Cancer treatment and research
January 1, 2024
Rida Fatima Saeed et al. (6 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to highlight the role of vitamins (antioxidants) in cancer development and treatment, and to establish a foundation for future research.

Results Summary

The study suggests that vitamins, as antioxidants, may lower cancer risk and improve chemotherapy success, but emphasizes the need for further research on micronutrient use in cancer treatment.

Population

Cancer patients, with specific mention of colorectal, breast, prostate, lung, pancreatic, and stomach cancers.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
taking vitamins
decrease
risk of cancers
-
-
can significantly lower
#1
Nutritional supplements suited to a patient's background, genetics, diet, tumour histology, and therapy
neutral
-
patients
-
may be beneficial
#2
A poor diet
decrease
immunity and treatment tolerance
-
-
may have a negative impact
#3
A poor diet
decrease
efficacy of chemotherapy in destroying malignant cells
-
-
decreasing
#4
taking nutritional supplements while receiving cancer treatment
increase
success of chemotherapy
-
-
may increase
#5
use of micronutrients in medical treatment
increase
quality of life
cancer patients
-
To enhance
#6
use of micronutrients in medical treatment
increase
survival rate
cancer patients
-
lengthen
#7
use of micronutrients in medical treatment
increase
immunotherapy compliance
cancer patients
-
sustain
#8
Abstract

The effect of nutrition in the development and prognosis of cancer has received a lot of attention. Research shows taking vitamins, which are powerful antioxidants, can significantly lower the risk of cancers. Nutritional supplements suited to a patient's background, genetics, diet, tumour histology, and therapy may be beneficial in some cases. A poor diet may have a negative impact on immunity and treatment tolerance, decreasing the efficacy of chemotherapy in destroying malignant cells. Most cancer patients now take vitamins to supplement regular treatment and/or to decrease side effects from the medicine as well as the underlying ailment. This is a new development in recent decades, whereas taking nutritional supplements while receiving cancer treatment may increase the success of chemotherapy. To enhance the quality of life, lengthen the survival rate, and sustain immunotherapy compliance, additional study into the use of micronutrients in medical treatment is required for cancer patients. The main purpose of this book chapter was to highlight the role of vitamins in cancer and to establish a solid foundation for future research on this exciting topic. The possible impact of some vitamins in various malignancies such as colorectal, breast, prostate, lung, pancreatic, and stomach cancers are investigated.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansNeoplasmsMicronutrientsVitaminsDietary Supplements
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality60/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.20
Normalized Score0.62
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