Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a hormone created by the body when skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight. It is found naturally in a small number of foods and can also be taken as a fat soluble dietary supplement.
. Last modified on : Sep 08 2023Turmeric and Curcumin
Turmeric, with the active component curcumin, is both a food and dietary supplement that may promote a better immune response and blood sugar levels, and may also help you manage some side effects.
. Last modified on : Aug 29 2023Non-aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce inflammation, with notable benefits in increasing survival and reducing risk of several types of cancer; expert consensus is that the risks of harm from using these drugs long-term for prevention are greater than the benefits for many people.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, shows some benefits in lower risks of cancer and better survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil and low in meat, sweets, and saturated fat. It is linked to lower risks of cancer and relief of some symptoms and imbalances common among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Sep 08 2023Fermented Wheat Germ Extract
This dietary supplement may improve survival and your response to chemotherapy or radiotherapy, notably among people with colon cancer.
. Last modified on : Aug 29 2023Cimetidine and Other H2 Blockers
H2 blockers, used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers and/or reduce stomach acid, may improve survival among people with cancer, especially after colorectal cancer resection.
. Last modified on : Jul 25 2023Berberine
Berberine, an active ingredient in several plants, shows good effects in managing high blood sugar and excess body weight, plus lower risk of colorectal cancer.
. Last modified on : Aug 28 2023Aspirin
Aspirin is a widely available over-the-counter medication that shows substantial effects at promoting survival and reducing risk of many types of cancer, plus reducing inflammation and managing pain due to inflammation.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023Artesunate and Artemisinin-based Drugs
Prescription drugs derived from the Artemisia annua plant show very limited benefit in improving cancer treatment outcomes.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023