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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Is Grape Seed Extract effective in reducing side effects of chemotherapy?
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Should I take Grape Seed Extract (say 250mg daily) while on chemo for bowel cancer stage 3? -
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Grape Seed Extract has been scientifically evaluated to reduce side effects when taken in conjunction with doxorubicin and possibly of some benefit with 5- FU in animal studies only.
Please check with your oncologist before taking any supplements particularly if you are on multiple medications.
References:
Cheah KY http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0098921
Sharma G et al., http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:BREA.0000020991.55659.59#page-1
We hope this helps to answer your questions.
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Bowel Cancer Australia Nutrition Adviser -
http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306&Itemid=478
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Bowel Cancer Australia Nurse Adviser -
http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=305&Itemid=305
Kind Regards,
Teresa
Bowel Cancer Australia Nutritionist Adviser
www.bowelcanceraustralia.org
Please Note: The information provided by Bowel Cancer Australia’s Nurse and Nutritionist Advisory Services is intended for Australian residents as a reference guide only. It is not a substitute for independent professional advice and is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or disorder.
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