Micronutrients and Cancer Therapy
The effect of micronutrient supplementation on the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapeutic agents is reviewed, and the efficacy of antioxi‐dants, folic acid, and other vitamins and minerals is discussed. Although some micronutrients show promise in enhancing the cytotoxicity of anticancer agents in...
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Published in | Nutrition reviews Vol. 62; no. 4; pp. 142 - 147 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Oxford, UK
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.04.2004
International Life Sciences Institute Oxford University Press |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | The effect of micronutrient supplementation on the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapeutic agents is reviewed, and the efficacy of antioxi‐dants, folic acid, and other vitamins and minerals is discussed. Although some micronutrients show promise in enhancing the cytotoxicity of anticancer agents in vitro, caution should be exercised in recommending micronutrient supplementation for cancer patients receiving chemotherapeutic drugs. To date, few well‐controlled clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of micronutrients in promoting the sensitivity of tumors to chemotherapeutic agents. |
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Bibliography: | istex:C7B8157155DA4938683FFAAC8442B7A3B8E65BEF ark:/67375/WNG-44884H04-2 ArticleID:NURE142 |
ISSN: | 0029-6643 1753-4887 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2004.tb00036.x |